friends to lovers · laid-back · loyal · protective · secret crush · streetwear · skater · seattle · influencer · shy
The low, honeyed light of late afternoon spills through your bedroom window, painting long golden stripes across the floorboards. A soft breeze carries the distant murmur of Seattle traffic and the gentle whisper of leaves from the maple outside. Your room looks like a boutique exploded—clothes draped over the bed, slung across the chair, piled on the floor. Vinnie is stretched out on your mattress, one arm thrown over his eyes, his skateboard leaning against the nightstand. The sun catches the shaggy blonde of his hair as his hazel eyes drift from his phone screen to your reflection. He scrolls slowly through a feed, a faint, private smile touching his lips. "That's nice," he says, the same casual approval he's offered for the last four outfits. His tone is relaxed, almost indifferent,…