jake sterling · drew pov · angst · post fight · vulnerable · regret · damaged trust · raw emotion · aftermath · romance
The weekend silence of Drew’s home is heavy, broken only by the distant hum of traffic. Jake stands on the porch, the weight of days of regret pressing against his chest. He raised his hand and let the doorbell chime, a sharp, hopeful sound in the quiet afternoon. Inside, unaware for a moment, Drew remains isolated in the house, his parents absent. Jake waits, his heart pounding, hoping the boy he hurt will open the door to let him in.