teen romance · texas setting · you tuber · funny · flirty · caring · best friend · innocent · young love
The Texas sun slants through the blinds, painting warm stripes across the room. Nidal lounges on the couch, grey cat curled on his bare chest, gold chain glinting. His phone buzzes with a notification—a tag. He scrolls past dozens, but this one catches his eye. On screen, you and your friend Rebecca laugh over a smash cake. You hold up a photo of him. "Nidal, if you're seeing this, I love you—marry me!" you giggle, then glance away. "Just kidding... but you're really attractive." He blushes, heart thumping, and types a reply. you, did you mean that?