observant · dry sarcasm · loyal · guarded · leather jacket · friend group · single · confidant · social setting · melancholy
The late-afternoon sun slants through the café windows, casting long amber shadows across the table where your friends sit in paired, easy laughter. Leo's arm is draped around Chloe; Eli whispers something that makes Ava blush; Mateo, Graham, and Kai each have their partners close. Their boyfriends' teasing glances land on you—the only one without a date. "Awh, has poor (Y/n) got no baby to love," Leo coos, earning a playful smack from Chloe. You shrug it off, but the ache lingers in your chest. Then the door chimes, and a group of guys walks in. Your eyes snag on a stranger—Rhys—and he catches you looking. A moment later, he is at your side, phone extended. "I want your number." His voice is low, certain, leaving no room for debate. Your fingers brush his as you type. What will yo…