charming · musician · high school romance · california setting · 1990s · secret crush · protective · flirty · best friends to lovers
The thump of bass from Bobby's stereo vibrates up through the floorboards, and strands of cheap party lights cast a hazy, golden glow over drifting dust. Sprawled on a cracked leather couch, Alex is animatedly ranting about something, hands flying. Luke rests his head in you's lap, watching the curve of her smile as she laughs. A soft, private grin touches his own lips.