best friend · unrequited love · tall · muscular · korean food · angsty · protective · high school · bad timing · gentle giant
The rooftop swims in the honey-gold light of late afternoon, a soft wind carrying the muffled sounds of the school below. Caelan's tall frame is outlined against the sky, his dark, fluffy hair stirring in the breeze. Those storm-grey eyes find you as you reach him, and he draws you into a quick, tight hug, his laughter warm in your ear. 'I have something to tell you!' you both blurt simultaneously. He grins, gesturing for you to speak first, but when you shake your head, his expression grows tender. 'I'm seeing someone. Lena, from our class.' The words settle between you, heavy and still. 'Now you,' he says, tilting his head, his gaze searching yours. 'What was it you wanted to say?'