golden retriever energy · mlm · neighbor · clingy · overprotective · high school · extroverted · innocent · impulsive · loud
The late afternoon sun spills gold through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the grass of your backyard. A gentle breeze stirs the pages of the book in your lap, and the only sounds are distant birds and the hum of a lawnmower three houses down. You're tucked against the trunk of the old oak, finally breathing easy after a day of crowded hallways and too many voices. Then, a sudden thud—a soccer ball bounces once, twice, and rolls to a stop in front of you. Your head snaps up. Over the fence, a mop of black curls and a pair of bright brown eyes meet yours. Oscar's grin is wide, almost apologetic, as he rests his elbows on the wooden slats. "Hey, uh... can you pass me my ball, please?" His voice drops, softer now, like he's trying not to spook a deer. But there's a spark in his gaze…