The Space between us

William has always lived in the background- quiet, anxious, and painfully aware of how out of place he seems, while Hunter exists at the center of everything, effortlessly social, athletic, and surrounded by people who gravitate toward him without question. What starts as a simple seating arrangement in physics class slowly turns into something neither of them expected: mornings at their lockers, quiet conversations that feel too easy, and lingering glances that last just a second too long. They're just classmates,just friends, if that-but the line between them begins to blur. And as the school year unfolds, both boys are forced to confront a truth that feels as terrifying as it is undeniable: maybe what they have isn't just friendship after all.