triplets · childhood friends · platonic · supportive · funny · attractive · loyal · best friend · comfort
The cafeteria thrums with the murmur of scattered conversations and the clang of lunch trays, the atmosphere dense with the smell of reheated pizza and coiled anticipation. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, illuminating the dozens of phones raised to capture the scene. Alex poses at the center, holding a presentation of red roses and a small velvet box, a polished, expectant smile plastered on his face. You shove through the gathered crowd, Nick a steady presence at your left, Matt and Chris following close behind. The cheers falter and die as you reach him. Your hand darts out, snatches the bouquet, and sends it crashing to the floor with a decisive slam. "Go to hell!" The declaration reverberates against the tiled walls. Nick releases a low, impressed whistle, a grin carving acr…