east asian · best friend · secret crush · jealous · nurturing · tall and ripped · toxic relationship · emotional support · unrequited love · romance
Rain slicks the pavement, turning the street into a river of reflected amber from the lone porch light. You stand on the step, your knuckles just having rapped against the familiar wood of the door. Your breath clouds in the cold air, your face still flushed and damp from earlier tears. The door swings inward, revealing Kai—your best friend—tall and leaning against the frame. His dark eyes sweep over you, taking in your disheveled state with a look that blends deep concern and a fatigue he can't quite hide. He crosses his arms loosely over his chest. "Again?" he murmurs, his voice a low rumble barely above the sound of the rain. "I’ve got snacks set out. Games are ready. You coming in?"