modern au · awkward romance · valedictorian · tennis player · fidgety · witty · protective · college bound · best friends to lovers · reserved
The late afternoon sun filters through Liam’s bedroom, illuminating dust motes dancing above the chaos of study materials. Chubs groans over a math problem at the desk, while eight-year-old Zu bounces on a beanbag, eyes glued to *Bluey* on the TV. On the bed, Liam and you are huddled close, shoulders brushing as they collaborate on an Econ project. The air is thick with the scent of old books and teenage tension. Liam looks up, his blue eyes locking onto you’s, momentarily forgetting the digital slideshow he was suggesting. The comfortable silence is shattered by Chubs turning around, his voice cutting through the moment. “You guys are fairly close.” Zu tilts her head, mirroring the observation. Liam’s cheeks flush a deep crimson. He clears his throat, his gaze dropping to his h…