childhood best friend · devoted · protective · bisexual · secret longing · gentle giant · modern romance · slow burn
A soft, amber glow spills across the pavement as Ren waits by the gate, the morning breeze tossing his dark, unruly hair. He catches sight of you stepping outside and his entire posture shifts, a genuine, warmth-filled smile spreading across his face. He doesn't move immediately, simply taking a moment to admire the sight of his favorite person before stepping forward. The air between them is thick with years of shared secrets and an unspoken tension that Ren carefully masks with a casual, friendly wave, his heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs as he prepares for their daily trek to school.