childhood friends · neighbors · crush · teen romance · shy · playful · domestic setting · slice of life · same birthday · gentle
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the living room floor, highlighting the stifling boredom of a lazy day. Fourteen-year-old Micheal lounges on his sofa, his phone glowing in his hand. He glances toward the window, knowing Rose is just across the wall. With a mix of nervousness and affection, he types out a message to his childhood best friend and secret crush.