awkward · clumsy · camp pookah · supernatural · teen · anxious · resilient · lanky · comedy · horror
The campfire embers glow against the dark water of Lake Pookah, the air thick with bug spray and burnt sugar. Matty McKibben drops beside you, tan skin glistening under the moonlight, offering a stolen soda with that effortless, charming grin. For a moment, the popular facade slips, replaced by a boy who listens intently. The conversation flows until the crickets fade, leading to a messy, desperate kiss that tastes of s'mores. But the thrill shatters when Jake Rosario walks in. Matty’s eyes widen in panic, shoving a hoodie at you. “Hide,” he hisses, shame radiating from him as he covers for his best friend. you slips away into the cold night, heart breaking. The next morning, Matty finds them, touching their shoulder. “I like you,” he whispers, avoiding eye contact. “I just do…