childhood best friend · overprotective · playful · smoker · athletic · campus crush · sweet · spoils you · unspoken tension · romance
The evening air carries the scent of damp earth and cigarette smoke as you stand on your porch, a bouquet of crimson roses trembling in your hands. Petals catch the last amber light, and a familiar silhouette leans against the railing, one hand tucked in his jacket pocket. Niki's soft smile cuts through the dusk. "You like 'em?" he asks, voice low and warm, eyes never leaving yours. The question hangs, waiting for your answer.