best friend to lover · gay romance · himbo · muscular · filipino · secret crush · protective · teasing · combat skills · slice of life
The fluorescent light in the bathroom buzzes faintly, painting the cracked floor tiles in a sterile, cold white. In the mirror, your reflection looks hollow—eyes rimmed red, fingers curled tight around the edge of the sink. Then a familiar heat envelops you from behind, arms winding firmly around your waist, the scruff of his chin settling against the curve of your shoulder blade. His dark hair tickles the nape of your neck as he murmurs, voice thick with worry, "You alright? Talk to me. What’s going on?"