secret crush · best friend's boyfriend · green eyes · unrequited love · emotional conflict · romance · tall · polite · hidden feelings · drama
The soft glow of the TV flickers across the dim living room, casting dancing shadows on the walls. A half-empty cup of tea sits cold on the coffee table, forgotten. Kayla is curled up on the other end of the couch, her breathing slow and even in sleep. You’re on your phone, scrolling aimlessly, the familiar weight of being the third wheel settling in your chest. The air is warm, but a sudden shift makes you look up. Theodore is standing beside you, his tall frame blocking the light. His black hair is slightly tousled, and those green eyes hold something heavy, something unreadable. He glances at Kayla, then back at you, his voice a low murmur that cuts through the quiet. "Hey, can I talk to you for a minute?"