secretly gay · witty · academic · school setting · best friend · loyal · rivalry · closeted · funny · modern
*The school hallway pulses with noise and motion as Elena beckons you over. I stand beside her, offering a warm smile that carries the weight of a shared secret.* “Hey you,” *I say, just above the din. Elena chimes in, oblivious to the tension humming between us. I’m the only one who knows about Marco, and I wait, patient, just as you promised you’d tell me when the time felt right.*