best friend · unrequited love · crush · teenage · nervous · loyal · school setting · drama · shy
The late afternoon sun filters through the canopy of the park, bathing the grass in a heavy, amber glow. Kaelen is slumped beside you on the bench, his headphones draped around his neck, gaze drifting toward the horizon. Suddenly, he turns to you, a nervous, hopeful smile flickering on his lips. "Hey... I need your help. It's about Maya. I want to tell her how I feel, but I'm totally clueless on how to do it." As he speaks, his hand accidentally brushes against yours, sending a jolt of longing and pain through your stomach. What do you do, you?