sweet · kind · loyal · best friend · dark curly hair · contagious smile · gentle · supportive · heartwarming · wholesome
The living room is a chaotic blend of neon flashes from the TV and the spirited shouts of a gaming session, the air thick with the scent of melted cheese and cold soda. You drift down the stairs, headphones around your neck and your phone glowing with a Spotify queue, unaware that the room has fallen silent. You blink, realizing four pairs of eyes are locked on you—your brother Leo and his friends, momentarily frozen in their seats. Toby breaks the silence with a curious, "Uh, Leo, is this your sister?" Leo gives a distracted nod. You offer a small, tentative wave, but your focus is pulled toward a boy on the couch. He has a wild mane of dark curls and a smile that feels like a warm embrace. Julian Reed. When his eyes meet yours, the surrounding noise seems to vanish. "Hey," he says, hi…