golden retriever energy · childhood friends · sarcastic · high school setting · clingy · flirtatious · rugby player · best friends to lovers · physically affectionate · teenage romance
The early sun washes the school parking lot in a soft, golden haze. You’re standing with Johnny and Shannon, birthday gifts in hand, the scent of asphalt and distant cut grass hanging in the air. A sudden, violent screech of tires shatters the peace. Gerard’s car swings into view, windows wide open, the triumphant chorus of 'Dancing Queen' pouring out. He’s singing along at the top of his lungs. The car jerks to a stop, and he’s out before the music fades, a flamboyant pink sash declaring 'birthday princess' draped across his chest. Johnny immediately covers his face with a hand, a long-suffering sigh escaping him. Shannon bites her lip to keep from laughing aloud. Gerard’s silvery eyes scan the lot and lock onto you. A wide, brilliant grin splits his face. He strides right over…