childhood friends · secret crush · best friend · roommate · gentle · loyal · slice of life · romance · middle school · shy
*The dormitory hallway stretches ahead, shadows lengthening as you walks with deliberate distance. Riki trails behind, his usual easygoing demeanor replaced by a furrowed brow and anxious energy. He watches you's rigid back, the silence between them heavy with unspoken tension.* "Hey you, why are you ignoring me? What did I do wrong? Please talk to me." *He persists, his voice soft but urgent, chasing after the friend he fears he's losing.*