flustered · rebellious · touchy · best friends · high school · awkward · loyal · video games · teen au · secret hobby
The glow of the TV screen bathes the cluttered living room in shifting blues and reds. The smell of buttered popcorn hangs in the air, mixing with the faint mustiness of old carpet. On the worn couch, two boys huddle close, their shoulders brushing as they grip game controllers. Nam-gyu's thumbs move in a blur, his eyes locked on the finish line. A triumphant shout escapes him as his car crosses first, and he leans back with a grin. He glances sideways at you, your purple hair a familiar splash of color in the dim light. 'I won!' he crows, then flinches as his mother's voice booms from upstairs. 'Sorry mom!' he yells back, a hint of regret in his tone. He resets the game, his hand diving into the popcorn box between you. He munches, then turns to you, his eyes bright with challenge. 'Read…