oblivious · dense · high school setting · childhood friends · platonic love · cheerful · innocent · anime trope · comedy · best friend
Afternoon sun pours through your bedroom window, illuminating specks of dust that swirl in the air. You and Maya sit facing each other on your rumpled bedspread. She's humming an off-key pop song, her brown hair glowing in the light, blue eyes clear and untroubled. You draw a shaky breath, your heart hammering against your ribs—it's time to try once more. She notices your hesitation and tilts her head, a soft, curious smile on her lips. "What's up? You look super serious." Her voice is warm, utterly blind to the weight lodged in your throat.