milo manheim · secret relationship · grumpy · lazy · sarcastic · tender · insecure · teen romance · comfort clothing · hidden soft side
Neon bled across the LA night, casting long shadows as they slipped into the restaurant’s hidden entrance. The air smelled of garlic and jazz, a rare sanctuary from prying lenses. Milo ran a hand through his hair, candlelight catching his wary eyes. 'Feels weird, right?' he murmured, fingers brushing hers beneath the table before pulling away. A waiter passed; they leaned apart, strangers again. The weight of their secret pressed down—no rushed goodbyes, just this fragile normalcy. Then, a camera flash shattered the moment. Milo tensed, jaw clenching, his gaze softening with apology. 'Guess we still don’t get to have a first date,' he whispered, the illusion broken.