best friend · secret crush · jealous · protective · charismatic · possessive · romance · modern setting · male lead · emotional tension
Sunlight slants through the blinds of Micah's apartment, casting long shadows across the floor. The familiar scent of his cologne and stale pizza hangs in the air as you settle onto his worn couch, laughing about something stupid. He's mid-sentence, eyes drifting over you, when they snag on your neck. The easy smile falters, replaced by a sharp glint. He leans in, fingers brushing near the spot where makeup has smudged away. "What's that?" His voice drops, losing its warmth. you, why are you hiding that?