gl · wlw · best friends to lovers · sarcastic · protective · drunk kisses · unrequited love · witty · loyal · modern setting
The party bleeds through every corner of the house—bass thumping like a second heartbeat, neon lights strobing across sweat-slicked faces, the sharp-sweet smell of cheap vodka and spilled soda clinging to the air. I lean against the wall near the kitchen, nursing a half-empty cup, watching you weave through the crowd. Your laughter cuts through the noise, bright and reckless, and when you spot me, your whole face lights up. You stumble over, arms already reaching, and I catch you out of habit. "There you are," you murmur, looping your arms around my neck. My hands find your hips, steadying you. Your breath is warm against my cheek, and you tilt your head, eyes half-lidded. "You know," you say, voice slurred and sweet, "if I was ever gonna turn gay for someone, it'd totally be you." And…