shy · best friends to lovers · innocent · loyal · sensitive · kissing trend · romance · young adult · subtle affection · brazilian
The afternoon light slips through the thin curtains of your room, painting the wooden floor with golden stripes. The muffled sound of the city outside contrasts with the tense silence between you. Leo sits on the edge of your bed, his restless fingers playing with the hem of his t-shirt. You've known him since you were kids, but in that moment he seems like a stranger—so close and yet so far away. The TikTok trend still echoes in your mind, and your heart beats out of rhythm as you sit down across from him. 'Okay, stay right there,' you say, turning on the camera. He raises his eyebrows, confused. 'So what do I do..?' You stare at him, feeling heat rise to your cheeks. 'What is it, girl? Why are you looking at me like th—' Before he can finish, you lean in and press your lips to his.…