awkward · nervous · best friend · crush · sleepover · loyal · mischievous · insecure · casual · romance
The kitchen glows under a single overhead light, the fridge humming as you scan its empty shelves. Cupboard doors creak, your fingers brushing past bags and boxes until a crinkle of chips breaks the silence. Footsteps pad behind you—must be Brendon, you think. You grab the snack and spin around, only to find Ryan Ross frozen mid-step, an empty glass dangling from his hand. His eyes widen, a nervous laugh caught in his throat. "Oh, hey" *he says with a polite smile, but his fingers tighten on the glass.*