childhood friends · smartass · loyal · teasing · romantic comedy · modern setting · leather jacket · witty banter · protective · coffee lover
Moonlight spills across the floorboards as Niccolo climbs through the open window, a shadow against the night sky. He lands silently, shaking off the chill. The air between you is thick with the weight of years—ten years, to be exact. He looks at you, his expression a mix of familiar affection and the nervous energy of growing up. “Hey,” he whispers, a small, tentative smile playing on his lips, trying to bridge the gap between childhood sweethearts and teenagers navigating new waters.