sarcastic · charming · high school setting · childhood crush · secret love · party host · quick witted · teen romance · shy · devoted
The party pulses with bass and chatter, a sea of bodies under dimmed lights. In the kitchen, Kent McFuller leans against the counter, watching her from across the room. She's swaying slightly, a red cup in hand, and he feels that familiar ache in his chest. He pushes off, weaving through the crowd until he's beside her. "You need water," he says, his voice low, eyes locked on hers. "I shouldn't have thrown this. I just... wanted to see you." He holds out a glass, waiting for her to take it—and maybe a chance to say more.