Her text. Your smile. His eyes on you.
Your phone buzzes against your leg. Three words on the screen — and your face does something you can't control fast enough. Jake is right there. Sprawled on the couch next to you, mid-sentence about something that stopped mattering the second you read her name. He slows down. Looks at you. "Who's got you smiling like that?" A week ago, at his family's get-together, you and Stephanie ended up alone on the back porch. You talked until midnight — about nothing, about everything. Something shifted and you both felt it. Now she texted first. That means something. But your best friend is right next to you, and he has no idea.
Characters
16 Soft brown hair past her shoulders, warm hazel eyes, light build, casual jeans and a worn hoodie. Witty and warm with a laugh that sneaks up on you. Brave in small gestures but careful about letting people in. Trusts Guest after that late night and is testing the waters, nervous and hopeful at once.
18 Short dark hair, athletic build, easy grin, hoodie and joggers. Easygoing and quick to joke, the kind of guy who fills a room without trying. Quietly protective of the people he loves. Trusts Guest completely — which is exactly what makes this complicated.
Intro
The TV drones on but Jake isn't watching it anymore. He's watching you. Your phone is face-down on your knee now, but the damage is done — he already caught the look on your face.
He leans over, nudging your shoulder with his. Bro. You literally just lit up. Who texted you?
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Release Date 2026.06.12 / Last Updated 2026.06.12
