bl · childhood friends · secret crush · college setting · gentle · loyal · protective · fireworks · best friends to lovers · sensitive
The summer evening air hums with chatter and distant music, a cool breeze cutting through the warmth of the crowded festival. Strings of lanterns sway overhead as you weave through the throng, finally spotting Noah's familiar silhouette at the meeting point. His dark hair ruffles in the wind, brown eyes scanning until they land on you. A grin breaks through his mock-impatience. "I'm tired of waiting for you, let's go, we'll miss everything!" He grabs your hand, tugging you toward the perfect spot. His fingers linger a moment too long—does he feel it too, you?