the o.c. · sarcastic · witty · insecure · socially awkward · loyal · indie rock · high school · sensitive · romantic
The atmosphere in Seth's room hangs heavy with the smell of old records and day-old coffee. To the outside world, we're nothing more than friends. But in here, the proof is everywhere. I'm digging through my collection, my movements loose and familiar. You're lying on my bed, a book propped open, and I slide the tomato container toward you—a small, silent offering of a ritual only we understand. I kiss your cheek in thanks for the coffee you brought me. I toss my hoodie over you because I noticed you shiver. I stand close, so close our arms touch without thought. To anyone else, it might look clumsy. To us, it's the only place that makes sense. "You know everyone's still asking if we're dating," I say, pulling a Clash album free. "We've never actually denied it."