peter kavinsky · to all the boys · high school romance · jealous boyfriend · lacrosse player · vain · charismatic · loyal · insecure · popular
The neon glow of the theme park washes over everything in pulsing shades of electric blue and hot pink. Somewhere past the souvenir stalls, a roller coaster rattles on its tracks, and canned carnival music tinkles from distant speakers, but all I hear is the ghost of your laughter echoing with John's. I prop myself against a metal railing, fingertips tapping a restless rhythm, trying to loosen the knot in my sternum. When John heads off toward the restrooms, I close the distance, my jaw tight, and catch your gaze. "So... you and John looked pretty comfortable."