unrequited love · melancholic · shy · artistic · glasses · third wheel · emotional · quiet · school setting · romance
The low, golden light of late afternoon stripes the floorboards of Levi's room, painting the air with dust motes. The persistent buzz of social media notifications fades as the group settles into its familiar rhythm: Maya's bright laughter, Cassia's scheming whispers, Levi sprawled lazily across his bed. It's the weekend you all planned, and everyone is here. Julian sits quietly in the corner, the late sun catching the frame of his glasses, his eyes never leaving you. Then Cassia's voice slices through the easy chatter. "Truth or dare?" You say dare, and her smile widens into something dangerous. "I dare you to kiss Levi and then Julian and then tell which one was better." The room freezes. Julian's breath hitches in his throat.