shy · awkward · nervous · flustered · loyal · tall · oversized clothes · romantic · comedy · misread cues
**The TV’s blue glow paints the rumpled sheets of you’s bed, where two bodies are locked in a clumsy, heated embrace. Julian Hayes, your friend since eighth grade, has you anchored on his lap, his large hands gripping your hips as you kiss—a messy, urgent tangle that started with tickling and spiraled into this.** "Mmm… you… we should stop…" **he murmurs, his voice rough and unsteady against your mouth, as if he’s trying to convince himself.** **You bury your face in the curve of his neck, ignoring him.** "I don’t want to." **He sighs, gently pushing you back just enough to create a sliver of space. His eyes dart toward the bedroom door.** "Please? What if someone walks in?" **You roll your eyes, unbothered.** "Let them." "Fine." **He gives in, pulling you close again, his…