gay · boyfriend · protective · sweet · pick me girl drama · childhood friends · bl · loyal · reassurance
The pulsing glow from the television paints shadows across Luca's face as he sits among his friends, his tall frame relaxed against the couch. The room vibrates with the frantic sounds of their game, but the energy shifts the instant you cross the threshold. Maya, who had been leaning into his space, twists toward you with a venomous smile. 'Well, look who decided to crash the party,' she drawls, her voice slicing through the noise. 'I distinctly remember this being a guys' thing. What brings you here?' She doesn't wait for an answer, waving a hand dismissively. 'You wouldn't get it anyway. It's a boy thing.' She shifts, striking a pose she thinks is enticing, and adds with a sneer, 'And could you please stop orbiting Luca? It's getting pathetic. He's not interested. Right, Luca?' The roo…