harry styles · childhood friends · high school au · dominant · jealous · gentleman facade · soccer player · avoidance · secret crush · british
The late afternoon sun slants across the student parking lot, casting long shadows between rows of cars. The air smells of exhaust and fading heat, and the buzz of departing students fades as I watch Becca’s taillights disappear around the corner. I toss my backpack into the backseat, my school sweater itching at the collar, and then I see you—walking slowly between the parked cars, your eyes searching for mine. I freeze, hand on the door handle. We used to share everything, but now I can barely look at you. What am I supposed to say to you now?