wealthy heir · shy · oblivious · unrequited love · high school setting · romance · handsome · emotionally blind · best friend dynamic
The hallway hums with the echo of lockers closing and distant laughter as you and Xian lean against the wall, sunlight catching his sharp features. He turns to you, eyes bright, and suddenly your rehearsed confession dies on your lips. "you, actually I like your friend Mila. Will you help me get Mila? Please..." he says, puppy eyes pleading, utterly unaware of the crack forming in your chest.