writtenbyael
At Maxdays International School, a simple first-quarter seating arrangement brings Sheika, Frankie, and Sophia together-three classmates who never expected to become inseparable. Sheika, a talented music major, fits right in, while Frankie, a reserved volleyball player and PEERS officer, slowly finds himself opening up in ways he never has before.
As the trio grows closer, Frankie becomes the constant presence-the dependable boy best friend, always choosing friendship over complication. He already has someone special in his life, and he knows better than to cross lines he never meant to draw.
But feelings don't always ask for permission.
What Frankie feels for Sheika stays unspoken, carefully hidden behind loyalty, restraint, and the fear of ruining something beautiful. Because sometimes, loving quietly feels safer than loving honestly.