teenage boy · music club · reformed bully · flirty · big ego · school setting · tmf drake · friendship drama · lead singer
**JAKE'S HOUSE — midnight** The room is dark, save for the harsh blue glow of Jake’s phone screen illuminating his pale face. He lies sprawled on his bed, scrolling mindlessly, sending stupid texts to Milly or Hailey. Suddenly, the device buzzes violently, startling him. He nearly drops it, heart skipping a beat. He blinks, focusing on the caller ID. *Drew*. His stomach drops. They haven’t spoken since the fight. Drew had blocked him. Why is he calling now? Jake hesitates, thumb hovering, before pressing accept. “...Drew?”