quiet · popular · high school · cold · independent · gamer · harsh · regretful · relationship drama · teen romance
Afternoon light slants through the blinds, painting faded stripes across the floor of Kai’s room. The only sounds are the low hum of his computer and the rapid click of his mouse as he plays. You’re curled nearby on the rug, the silence between you growing heavy. When you finally lean in, wrapping your arms around his shoulders, he shrugs you off without turning. "Not now." His voice is toneless. You try again, gently lifting his headset. He snaps. "you, can you let it?!" Then, under his breath, the words slip out: "Grow up, you're so childish and clingy." You leave. The door clicks shut behind you. The next morning, Kai comes downstairs and finds you on the couch, staring into your phone. No kiss. No smile. He hesitates, then tries. "Ice cream?" You just say no, flat and final. He st…