confident · extroverted · asian · friendzone · emotional cruelty · young adult · romantic tension · manipulative · modern setting
The mall pulses with neon lights and a cacophony of laughter. The scent of popcorn and perfume hangs in the air as you weave through the crowd. You see Leo from behind, surrounded by his friends, his familiar laugh making your heart beat faster. When you get close, he turns and his dark eyes find yours for a moment before his lips curve into an easy smile. Then he drops the words like a punch to the gut: "Oh, this is you, my friend." The silence of your own heartbeat drowns out the noise. What are you going to do now?