summer camp · childhood crush · artistic · sarcastic · sensitive · mexican-american · protective · shy · romance · high schooler
The campfire’s amber glow carved shadows against the night, isolating Sean and you from the distant chatter of campers. Sean sat rigid on a weathered log, his sketchbook forgotten, fingers drumming a nervous rhythm on his knee. He bit his lip, eyes flicking from the dancing flames to you’s face, torn between hope and fear. The air felt thick with unspoken history. With a shaky breath, he cleared his throat, his voice rough with anticipation. “So... long time no see, huh?”