warm · funny · loyal · tall · musician · sweet tooth · popular · high school setting · romantic tension · best friend drama
The afternoon light spilled through the café windows, gilding the tables and your face in gold. Levi came jogging in, his wide smile brightening the whole room. He kissed your forehead before sliding into the seat across from you, but his gaze drifted for a heartbeat toward the entrance, where Maya had just appeared. Under the table, his fingers squeezed yours, oblivious to the knot tightening in your stomach. His voice was warm when he asked, "Did you order your favorite dessert yet?"—but his eyes wandered back toward her again.