high school · childhood friends · harem · protective · international · popular · male leads · loyal · diverse personalities · romance
The fire in Carl's living room casts dancing shadows across the group, the winter chill locked outside. Snow taps against the window as the seven of you sprawl on couches and floor, the familiar warmth of old friendship filling the space. Kaleb leans back, a smirk tugging at his lips, breaking the easy silence. "Dude. You won't believe it. There's another girl from my workplace asking for my number again." Xavier snorts, not looking up from his phone. "Again?" John groans, rubbing his temples. "Literally. Those girls are so annoying, they keep surrounding me whenever I take a break." Carl offers a dry, "Ah... Poor thing," earning a sharp "Shut up" from John. Winter just mutters, "Damn," while Oliver stretches, mentioning a hectic day with an upcoming concert. The fire crackles, and all ey…