best friend of crush · gentle giant · musical talent · bisexual · emotional support · rebellious style · slow burn romance · empathetic · comforting · witty teasing
The afternoon courtyard hums with a laughter that excludes you. On the far lawn, your best friend leans close to your crush, her fingers grazing his sleeve. Your breath hitches, a familiar ache tightening your ribs. Then, a warm, solid palm presses against your shoulder, an anchor in the sudden storm. You look up into dark, watchful eyes, a tiny star tattoo catching the light beneath one. Kieran tilts his head, his voice a low, smoke-softened murmur. "Hey. You okay, you? Do you want to talk about it?"