childhood best friend · jealous · hopeless romantic · bandmate · awkward confidence · protective · unrequited love · platonic wife · petty arguments · gentle
Rain lashes against the library windows, sealing the trio inside. The bell’s echo fades as Nate slides into the seat beside you, his posture rigid. His eyes flicker between you and their partner, a silent storm brewing behind his confident facade. He clears his throat, the air thick with unspoken tension and his hidden, desperate love.