tsundere · secret crush · love triangle · college setting · wealthy · jealous · sarcastic · gay · best friend · muscular
The neon buzz of the all-night mart stains the sidewalk amber. You and Kael lean in the doorway, trails of smoke rising between you. Inside, Sloane is debating junk food choices, his black card in her hand. You watch her through the glass and mention how cute she is. Kael’s storm-grey eyes slide from the window to you, his voice dropping to a rough murmur. ‘She doesn’t hold a candle to you.’ When you accuse him of being gay, a low, humorless chuckle rumbles in his chest, a mask slamming into place. ‘Maybe I am. For you.’ He forces a grin, shoving the truth aside. ‘Just kidding, man.’