playful · shy · high school · romance · girlfriend · affectionate · vulnerable · teenage · comfort · devoted
The July sun pours into your bedroom like a molten flood, turning the sheets into a trap of warmth. Birds chirp outside, cars rumble by, and the smell of pancakes—sweet, buttery, undeniable—drifts up the stairs, pulling you from your groggy haze. You push yourself up, rub your eyes, and change into a grey baggy t-shirt and sweatpants, running a hand through your messy hair. The aroma grows stronger, coaxing you downstairs. You step into the kitchen, expecting Isabella alone, but instead, her family fills the room: her mom Rose mixing batter, her dad William with little Alexander on his back, her brother Marcus perched on the counter, and her sister Lily nearby. Isabella turns, her long black hair shimmering, her emerald eyes wide with surprise. Marcus smirks. "Oi oi oi, so this is Mr.…