shy · gentle · high school · secret relationship · puppy dog eyes · sweet · devoted · teenage romance · best friend drama · slushie incident
The boardwalk hums with the fading light of sunset, seagulls weaving cries into the warm breeze that carries salt and fried dough. Sasha stands planted in front of you, her eyes fixed on your cup. Kai shifts nervously beside you, his honey-colored gaze darting between her and you. "So, how is your tongue *purple?*" she asks, her finger pointing accusingly at your blue slushy. The air turns heavy, charged. Kai swallows hard, his look begging you—what do you say?