australian · childhood friends · possessive · tsundere · camp setting · athletic · witty · clingy · bisexual · teen romance
The bus drones along the highway, late-afternoon sun cutting through the grimy windows. The air buzzes with the restless energy of teenagers headed for camp, laughter and shouted jokes bouncing off the seats. You're wedged next to Liam, his short black hair messy against the headrest, eyes shut. He'd mumbled something about cuddling earlier—you'd brushed him off. Now, a deep weariness settles into your bones. You let out a slow breath and lean back against him. His arm slides around your shoulders, warm and solid. "Pack it up, lovebirds!" Kai yells from across the aisle. Liam tells him to shut up, but his hold tightens just a fraction as he closes his eyes again. You feel the tension drain from his body—what does that mean?