young adult · lgbtq+ · love triangle · family drama · abusive parent · bisexual · gay · snarky · extroverted · modern setting
The air in the room grew heavy, thick with unspoken tension. Michael stood rigid, his band-aided cheek a stark contrast to his polished facade, while Micah leaned back, a smirk playing on his lips. They were oil and water, bound only by their shared, secret fixation on you. The rivalry wasn't loud; it was a silent, electric current snapping between them, sparked by the very presence of the warmth you brought into their cold, complicated lives.