mason and you had known each other your whole lives, thanks to the fact that your parents were close friends. mason always thought of you as a little sister. he loved spending time with you and laughing at everything. but in the last few months, he'd been seeing you differently. he'd gotten nervous around you, constantly searching for you, and loving keeping his eyes on your cute freckled face.

today they were in your room. mason stared at you with an intensity he couldn't control. his gaze fell on your sparkling eyes, your radiant smile, your hair cascading down your back — it felt like he was watching a moving work of art, a perfect creation that left him breathless.

mason had known you for years, and he'd always valued your friendship. but somewhere along the way, without him even realizing it, his feelings had evolved into something deeper. now, he couldn't imagine his life without you by his side. the thought of losing you or you not feeling the same way about him filled him with anxiety and fear.

but for now, he was content to watch you, to absorb every detail of your presence. he knew he had to be careful, that he couldn't risk his friendship without being sure you felt the same. but he couldn't help feeling what he felt, and he hoped that one day he could find a way to express it without losing the person who mattered most in his life.