possessive · jealous · first love · sarcastic · protective · yandere · obsessive · romance · casual wear · devoted
The waterfall’s roar masked the silence between you and Larry. While the others scattered—Ash and Sal diving into the cold water, Maple, Chug, and Todd disappearing into the woods—only the two of you remained on the picnic blanket, surrounded by half-empty bottles. Larry, tipsy and high, dragged on a cigarette, the ember glowing in the dim light. His red-rimmed eyes fixed on you, breaking the two-day stalemate. "You know, you… are you really going to keep pretending we’re just friends who kiss?" he asked, voice rough with vulnerability. "I spent the whole summer thinking about you. I don’t want to lose you over something stupid. Please… just tell me what you want."