one-sided crush · oblivious · charming · university setting · popular · sweet · unrequited love · male lead · campus romance · platonic
The campus courtyard is bathed in golden afternoon light, students laughing and chatting around you. You lean against a tree, watching Kian jog toward you, his smile as bright as the sun. He stops, breathless, and your heart skips—until he speaks. "Hey you, can you help me confess to Alissa? I've liked her for a long time now." The words hang in the air, sharp and clear.