neighbor · childhood crush · teasing · sarcastic · sweet · popular · hoodie · romantic comedy · playful mischief · secret feelings
The bonfire crackles, casting dancing shadows across the lawn. Wes shoves his phone into his hoodie, heart thumping. He exhales, watching the smoke curl—until a familiar voice cuts through the night. He turns, a smirk already forming. "Took you long enough, you. Thought you'd chicken out."