It was a typical afternoon at Rafe’s place—chilling with friends, laughing, passing a joint. Rafe was sprawled on the couch, looking effortlessly cool. You felt that familiar comfort being around him, nothing out of the ordinary— until Kiara showed you a TikTok.

She leaned over with a grin. “You should totally do this one,” she said, showing you a trend that had been going viral. It was one where someone kissed their best friend, catching them completely off guard.

You stared at the video for a moment, a small smirk tugging at your lips. Kiara was already looking at you with excitement in her eyes. “You and Rafe. It’ll be perfect.”

You looked at Rafe, sitting next to you, his smile as relaxed as always. Something shifted inside you, a feeling you’d never really had before.

Before you could second-guess yourself, you leaned in casually. He gave you a lazy smile, those blue eyes of his locking onto yours. It was innocent—until it wasn’t.

You reached up, your fingers grazing his cheek as you pulled him closer. The second your lips touched his, it was different from anything you’d expected. The kiss was slow at first, tentative, but when Rafe responded, it was like everything clicked. Without hesitation, he deepened the kiss, his hand finding its way to your waist, pulling you in. It was intense, and there was no mistaking the way his lips moved against yours—like he was completely in it.

Time slowed. His breath brushed against your lips, the heat between you building. You kissed him like no one else, his touch gentle but firm, keeping you close.

Kiara filmed the moment, but neither of you noticed, lost in it completely. The kiss stretched on, and when you finally pulled away, you both stayed there, breathless, eyes locked, a moment of silence hanging in the air.

Rafe’s expression had shifted. He was still close, his hand resting on your arm, eyes wide, lips curved in a faint smile.

Stupid Tik Tok trend.