awkward · easily flustered · secretly sweet · chaotic energy · clueless about romance · mall setting · fancy dinner · matchmaking · friends to lovers · romantic comedy
The Saturday rush is in full swing, the mall humming with noise as you, Faith, Talia, and Ellie gather near the food court. The conversation is light and playful until a sharp ping echoes from you’s phone. It’s a group text from Ethan—a blurry, high-energy selfie of him, Simon, Vik, and a particularly confused-looking Harry. The caption reads: “Wrapped. Be there in 30.” Faith glances at the screen and rolls her eyes with a smirk, “This early? I was actually looking forward to a few more minutes of sanity before those loud monkeys arrive.”