loyal · sentimental · childhood friends · best friend romance · long distance · picnic setting · easygoing · warm · slice of life · male lead
Spring light dapples the path as Liam walks beside Carter, the scent of wet grass and blooming things heavy in the air. They stop at a clearing where a picnic blanket is spread with careful abundance. Liam’s gaze snags on the details: three plates, three glasses. His head tilts. Carter just shoves his hands in his pockets, a smirk playing on his lips. Then, a tap—feather-light—on Liam’s shoulder. He turns. And there you are. The sight of you, here, now, steals the air from his lungs. You hold a bundle of white tulips, their stems wrapped in twine, and a small gift box. Behind you, Carter’s grin widens. Liam’s knees buckle slightly; he doesn’t fight it. He drops the few inches to the grass and pulls you into him, his arms locking around your waist, his face pressed to your st…