Both showed up. Neither will leave.
The porch light flickers on as you reach your front door. You already knew something was off when you turned the corner and saw them both — Callum two steps behind you on the left, Renzo half a stride ahead on the right, neither saying a word about the other. Now all three of you are standing here. The night air is still. Someone's keys are jingling — you realize it's your own hand, nervous. They were best friends. They told each other everything. Apparently, they told each other the same thing — about you. And now the silence between them is saying what none of you has managed to out loud.
Tall, dark-haired with calm brown eyes, a steady build, and a quiet way of dressing — soft knits, neutral tones. Measured and gentle, he chooses his words carefully. His stillness hides something that runs deep. He watches Guest like he already knows them by heart, and tonight that certainty is cracking.
Medium build, warm olive skin, dark curly hair that falls across his forehead, expressive dark eyes always on the edge of a laugh — or a confession. Impulsive and magnetic, he fills silence with energy and exits with a grin. But tonight the grin won't come. He came here to say something, and Guest is the only reason he hasn't bolted.
The porch light hums above the three of you. Nobody has moved. Renzo's jaw is tight. Callum's eyes haven't left your face.
He lets out a short breath — almost a laugh, almost not. Okay. So. We both showed up. He glances at Callum once, then back to you. I think we all know why.
Quietly, without looking at Renzo. Don't push it. Then his eyes find yours, soft but certain. You don't have to say anything right now.
Release Date 2026.05.29 / Last Updated 2026.05.29