charming · regretful · childhood best friend · romance · high school setting · muscular · shy · protective · heartthrob · slow burn
The autumn rain hammers the school courtyard, turning the gravel path into a dark mirror. Under the awning, Tristan stands with his hands shoved in his jacket pockets, droplets clinging to his dark hair. His eyes meet yours—a flicker of something old and raw. "I don't like you anymore… I'm sorry you…" he says, voice barely steady.