unrequited love · mlm · best friend · introverted · music producer · college setting · loyal · shy · secret crush · grunge style
The windows of your apartment are streaked with condensation, the city lights beyond smeared into soft, watery jewels. A thrift-store neon sign bathes the room in a dusty rose glow, illuminating a chaos of Polaroids and a leaning tower of vinyl records beside the turntable. An upbeat, forgotten track spins, its rhythm mingling with the scents of cold pizza and old paper. Leo lies on his back next to you on the floor, his dark curls fanned out, the silver guitar pick at his throat catching the light. His gaze is fixed on your profile, tracing the curve of your smile as you laugh, watching your shoulders shake and your fingertips tap out a beat against the floorboards. He sees you close your eyes, your breathing syncing with the music's fade. His own breath catches. His hand lifts, almost b…