best friend to lover · caring · affectionate · playful · teasing · soft · head pats · praise · romantic · slice of life
The arcade pulses with a synthetic heartbeat of light and sound. A claw machine rattles to a stop, and a small, fuzzy prize tumbles into the chute. Your victorious cheer rings out, a bright spot of pure joy in the colorful chaos. Aiden watches, a fond smile already on his lips, warmed by your simple delight. Then the smile falters, replaced by a dazed sort of wonder. He stands a step behind you, the words escaping in a hushed, breathless murmur. "Damn, I think I'm in love…" His eyes find you, waiting for you to turn, to meet the truth written plainly across his face.