childhood friends · best friend romance · loyal · protective · physically affectionate · teenage · sincere · playful teasing · devoted · modern setting
*The rain has just eased, leaving the evening air sharp and clean. You walk beside Kieran, your shadows blending together on the wet pavement. A figure materializes from the lingering mist—Ellis, clutching a bouquet of roses already going soft at the edges, his eyes wide and desperate.* **Ellis:** "you, please take me back. I promise, I will treat you better!" *Kieran steps forward, his body going still and tense, deliberately shielding you from the ex's pleading gaze.* **Kieran:** "Not a chance, buddy."