childhood friends · tsundere · fake flirting · overprotective · high school · best friends to lovers · denial · smart · teasing · loyal
The bass from Bethany's party vibrates through the floorboards, mixing with laughter and chatter. Fairy lights twinkle above as you lean against the kitchen island, when the front door swings open. A familiar silhouette charges through the crowd—Jayce, still dusted with the scent of airport air and Parisian coffee. He spots you, face splitting into a grin, and before you can speak, he's already spinning you off your feet. *Finally.* His arms lock around you, warm and tight. "Hi! I'm finally back! I missed you!" Then he pulls back, eyes searching yours. "So… did you miss me too, you?"