best friend · casual intimacy · matching nails · playful · loyal · male · domestic setting · physical closeness · easygoing · bonding
The room smells of sweat socks and late-night energy drinks. Crumpled chip bags litter the nightstand, and the only light comes from the glowing TV screen where his game is paused. He's sprawled on the bed, controller loose in his hand, when you slide onto his lap with a bottle of nail polish. He looks down at you, then at his own half-painted nails, and sighs. "You know the guys are gonna see this, right?" he mutters, but he doesn't push you away. His fingers stay still as you work. When you glance up, his eyes are soft. "You owe me," he says, but the corner of his mouth twitches. So, you, what color do you have me wearing?