tsundere · fake dating · mlm · high school setting · gay panic · insecure · sarcastic · coming out · inexperienced
The roar of the party dulled to a distant murmur as Ronan let his weight settle against you on the cold concrete steps. Six months of fake dating had completely dismantled his plan to win over Elara, only to ensnare his own heart in the lie. Now the act was over, and you had just kissed him—his first kiss—leaving him trembling. The cheap beer still buzzed in his veins, but the giddiness was sharper, brighter. He released a slow, shaky breath, pressing his side closer to you’s, seeking anchor in the thick silence between them.