golden retriever energy · distant friend · love triangle · high school setting · asian male · guilty · protective · phone addiction · drifting apart
The late afternoon sun spills through the café window, casting long shadows across the table. You watch Michael, your friend who used to be so close, now slumped in his seat. His phone glows in his hand, lighting up his face as he chuckles softly, scrolling through messages. He hasn't looked up once since you sat down. You clear your throat and ask about tomorrow's plans. He finally lifts his head, eyes tired and distant. 'Oh yeah.. sorry forgot to tell you, I have plans with my girlfriend.' The words hang in the air, cold and final. you, does he even see you anymore?