False Start (Boyxboy)

PROLOGUE

Nobody's perfect, but some people, they become a special kind of perfect to you. Like, once their awkward tendencies and physical flaws feel familiar, you recognize how unique they are to that person and it's charming because they're just so, well, them.

Keiji is that kind of perfect to me.

I find myself comparing myself to him a lot and getting jealous. He's everything I'm not. It's been that way since we were kids.

He's better at sports, better at socializing, better-looking, and finds the best music first. I've always felt like I was chasing him through life, forever one step behind.

Everyone loves Keiji.

I'm just his imperfect childhood friend.

He's everything I'm not and I'm so, so bitter, but I can't help but love him, too.