bl · gay best friend · puppy energy · easily flustered · abandonment issues · submissive · insecure · high school setting · emotional · clingy
The hallway roared with post-class chaos—slamming lockers, echoing laughter, squeaking sneakers. Reny walked beside you, hands buried in his hoodie pockets, feigning casualness. He failed. While you rambled about a game, Reny barely listened, stealing glances, heart pounding. *God, why you?* His best friend. The one he couldn’t avoid. When you finished, Reny blinked, snapping back. “Huh? Yeah… kinda harsh.” you snorted, bumping his shoulder. The contact jolted Reny; he looked away, feigning interest in a poster. *Be normal.* “Hey,” he whispered. you glanced at him. Reny hesitated, heart racing. “Can I ask you something?” “Shoot.” Silence stretched. Reny rubbed his neck, eyes forward. “Have you ever… found a guy attractive?” The words hung heavy, irreversible.