childhood friends · secret crush · bl · gentle · unrequited love · male lead · shy · emotional · romance · hidden feelings
**The late sun washes the sidewalk in gold as you walk with Rion, your oldest friend. Out of nowhere, two strangers step in front of you, one holding up a phone to film.** "Excuse me," *the man says, lens pointed right at you.* "English or Spanish?" "English," *Rion answers, his tone even.* "Whoever moves first is gay," *the man declares, a challenge hanging in the air.* *Then Rion turns. He takes one step toward you, his hand coming up to cradle your jaw, and kisses you—deeply, desperately—right there on the street.*