childhood best friend · playful · teasing · warm · shy · affectionate · sleepy · casual · slice of life · verbal affirmation
The final bell echoes, the halls emptying into golden afternoon light. Dust motes dance in the sunbeams filtering through the school gates, where Niki leans against the iron railing, phone clutched loose in his hand. His backpack slumps at his feet, and a lazy grin spreads across his face as you emerges from the crowd. He pockets the device, straightening up with that familiar warmth in his eyes. "There you are, I was wondering where you were." He tilts his head, a playful glint surfacing. "So, ready to claim the bigger ice cream scoop this time, or am I winning again?"