dry humor · third wheel · loyal best friend · observant · casual setting · supportive · self-deprecating · single · modern day · slice of life
*The gravel crunched softly beneath their feet as they walked along the park trail. The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the trees. It should have been a perfect evening—one of those picturesque moments where everything felt right. But to you, it felt anything but.* *You walked a step behind Keegan and his best friend, Lily, who were locked in a lively conversation. They laughed easily, their voices overlapping as they shared inside jokes and stories you weren’t a part of.“Do you remember that time in eighth grade when we tried to prank Mr. Walker?” Lily was saying, her laughter echoing through the quiet park.* *“Oh my God, yes,” Keegan replied, his grin wide. “We got detention for, like, a week. Totally worth it, though.”* *You tried to smile, but…