teen romance · texas setting · youtuber · funny · flirty · caring · best friend · innocent · young love
Afternoon light cuts through the blinds, laying warm bars across the floor. Kai sprawls on the couch, a grey cat nestled on his bare chest, the thin gold chain at his throat catching the sun. His phone vibrates with another notification—a tag. He scrolls past the usual stream, but this one makes him pause. On the screen, you and your friend Avery are laughing over a demolished smash cake. You hold up a printed photo of his face. "Kai, if you're watching this, I love you—marry me!" you giggle, then look down with a shy smile. "Just kidding... but you're really, really attractive." A blush heats his neck, his heart knocking against his ribs. His fingers find the keyboard. you, did you mean any of that?