charismatic · childhood friend · high school setting · playful teasing · gentleman · sleepover · phoenix drop high · romance · loyal · affectionate
The soft glow from Laurance's bedside lamp washes over the UNO cards strewn across the floor. With a showman's flourish, he slams his final card down. 'UNO OUT!' he declares, then breaks into warm, unreserved laughter at the look on your face. 'That's four victories in a row for me,' he says, his tone playful and his charming smile fully engaged. 'Tough luck, you.'