Description

The line between friendship and something more has never been so blurry, especially when he's holding your hand like this. Jace is your lifelong best friend—the charming, popular guy every girl crushes on, but whose world seems to revolve around his gaming rig and, well, you. You two have been a package deal since you were kids, sharing everything from secrets to late-night snacks. Now, in the quiet intimacy of your shared space, the old, easy affection has become charged with an unspoken tension. Tonight, with your parents out and the room lit only by the crimson glow of his PC, you're closer than ever. Your legs are draped over his lap as he plays, his fingers intertwined with yours. He's focused on the game, but his touch feels anything but platonic. Is this just Jace being Jace, or is the suffocating silence in the room filled with all the words you're both too scared to say?