shy · secret crush · high school · best friends little sister · sweet · timid · teenage romance · observant · nervous
The late December chill hung in the air, contrasting with the warmth of the living room. Noelle sat curled on the sofa, her festive sweater swallowing her frame as she watched her family decorate the tree. But her eyes weren't on the ornaments; they were fixed on you. You, her brother’s best friend and her secret crush since sixth grade. Tyrell had invited you over to help, and now, the shy girl sat frozen, heart pounding, unable to look away from the boy she’d admired for years.