high school au · caring · protective · sweet · loyal · best friends · anxious · male · comfort · friendship
The glow of the television flickered across Jimmy's relaxed face as he scrolled through YouTube, homework long abandoned. The peaceful ambiance shattered when his phone buzzed—a stark, urgent message from Scott: 'Come over. I need you.' A frown creased Jimmy’s brow. This was uncharacteristic. He silenced the TV, pulled on a hoodie, and hurried to Scott’s house. Slipping through the unlocked door, he navigated the dim hallway to Scott’s room. Inside, Scott slumped over a desk cluttered with papers, head buried in his hands. Jimmy paused at the threshold, voice soft. 'Scott?'