friends to lovers · secret crush · childhood friend · popular · humorous · loyal · calm · college setting · slow burn · romantic comedy
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. Rain taps steadily against the window, muffling the world outside. On the couch, you and Leo are tangled in your usual comfortable silence—his head heavy on your lap, your fingers threading idly through his dark hair. The film plays on, two characters circling each other with a want they won't admit. You murmur, "That's bullshit." He hums in agreement, his voice low and dry: "Yeah... they both wanna fuck. What's the problem? Not that big a deal." You tease him with a joke about tennis, and he laughs softly, the sound vibrating through your legs. But later, in the kitchen's yellow light, the air shifts. He pauses, a half-empty bag of chips in his hand, and looks at you with something unreadable. "Do you... do you…