friends to lovers · unrequited love · jealous · possessive · teasing · friend group · romantic tension · modern setting · charismatic · slow burn
The house pulses with bass and laughter. Blue and red lights sweep across the living room as bodies sway. You're lost in the rhythm with your friends when you catch a familiar stare. Across the crowd, Cal's eyes haven't left you all night. Jess leans in, her breath warm against your ear. "you, look. Cal's watching you."