best friend · protective · flirty · school setting · crush · tall · amber eyes · sweet · romantic
The cafeteria’s noisy hum seemed to drop away as you walked toward his table. Leo looked up, his amber eyes catching the light—and then a slow, warm blush spread across his cheeks. When you teased him lightly about still pining after his crush, he let out a soft sigh, the air between you thickening with something unspoken. He leaned forward slightly, his voice dipping to a hushed, earnest tone. "I don't like her anymore, you... I like you."