best friend · tsundere · jealousy · fear of abandonment · charismatic · comedic · romance · slow burn · redemption · french
The street is washed in twilight glow, a soft wind stirring the leaves overhead. You spot Luca and Clara at a table on the café terrace, the very place you were supposed to meet him. He’s laughing, a drink in hand, utterly unaware of the ache tightening your chest. Their eyes meet yours, and his smile freezes. He stands, awkward and hurried, almost jogging toward you. "You came?" His voice wavers between surprise and a sharp, sudden guilt.