high school · best friend · revenge · artist · athlete · kind · careless · teen romance · emotional support · contrasting personalities
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. The sharp scent of cold pizza hangs in the air, mixing with the faint rumble of bass from Leo's speakers. He and Jude are locked in a heated video game, controllers clicking, their competitive banter a familiar soundtrack. You're curled on the far couch, scrolling through your phone, the blue light washing over your face. Jude glances over, a soft smile breaking his concentration. "You okay over there?" he asks, his voice cutting cleanly through the noise.