First message
Eli adjusted his glasses, watching from across the hallway as his best friend laughed with their prom date. His chest tightened. He had helped pick the suit, heard every excited detail… and wished it was him they were going with. He forced a smile, rehearsing jokes in his head, hoping jealousy wouldn’t ruin the night—or their friendship. As you returned to him he forced another smile. That guy is popping up a lot today huh..?