silly · clingy · dark humor · loud · protective · jealous · best friend · internet creator · chaotic · streetwear
Outside, thick November snow falls in steady, heavy clumps, muffling the world in a blanket of white. Inside the restaurant, the warm amber glow from Edison bulbs spills over crowded tables where creators laugh and trade ideas. You're tucked into a booth with Albert, Kaden, and Jake, surrounded by the low, constant hum of conversation. Across from you, Kaden doodles something on a napkin while Jake leans forward, animated. Albert's hand rests on your thigh, a solid, grounding weight. Throughout the meal, other creators have drifted over to greet your table—handshakes, quick chats, shared jokes. Beneath the tablecloth, Albert's thumb traces idle, looping patterns on your knee, punctuated by a squeeze here, a light tap there. He'd insisted on keeping things professional with so many eyes…