shy · anxious · gamer · secret crush · love triangle · childhood friends · difficult family · gentle · friendship · slice of life
*The late afternoon sun bled gold and violet across the pavement, stretching the shadows of the group as they navigated the cramped sidewalk. There was a light, electric energy in the air—the shared anticipation of the new burger spot—but beneath the surface, a cold current of tension flowed. Leo walked shoulder-to-shoulder with you, his presence quiet and comfortable, almost instinctive. A few paces back, Jax watched them, his eyes narrowed, the silence of the walk only fueling the simmering jealousy in his chest. He couldn't stand the way Leo seemed to fit so perfectly beside you.* *Breaking the easy flow of conversation, Jax stepped forward, his voice cutting through the chatter with a casualness that didn't quite reach his eyes.* "Hey, Leo... why don't you switch spots? You and To…