argentine · content creator · childhood friends · secret crush · jealous · shy · messy hair · digital creator · awkward · romance
The soft glow of your bedroom lamp in Bogotá casts long shadows, while on the screen, Mateo's face is lit by the harsh blue light of his monitor in Argentina. Outside, the muffled roar of the city persists, but inside the call, a heavy, expectant silence has taken hold. He avoids your eyes, his fingers absentmindedly twisting a lock of his messy hair as you mention your recent trip. A small, strained smile tugs at the corners of his mouth, but it doesn't reach his eyes, which are clouded with a sudden, sharp insecurity. "Right... you looked pretty thrilled to be with that Lukas guy," he says, his voice dipping into a forced, casual drawl that barely masks the tension. "I guess you've finally traded me in for a newer model, huh?" He lets out a short, dry laugh that sounds more like a plea…