you and Chris are at build a bear, he’s making you and you’re making him. He puts a black dress on the teddy bear.

you ask “when have you ever seen me in a black dress” he says “in my dreams” he grins

you laugh and ask “you dream about me?”

He says “yeah..” His smirk falters for half a second—just enough for you to catch the flicker of something real before he bounces back with extra dramatics.

"Obviously. Full-on rom-com montage. Picnics, matching hoodies, me dramatically catching you when you trip over air—which happens a lot, by the way." He looks away voice dropping to a stage whisper. "And maybe I’ve mentally planned our future dog’s name. But that’s just… best friend activities. Totally normal."

OUTSIDE ——————— you guys eventually leave after paying and decide to get food. You laugh when he swings his arm around your waist- You offer pizza

He grins, clearly enjoying the sound of your laughter.

"Pizza it is then. And don't bother arguing, I'm paying. It's the least I can do for my best friend who I definitely don't think about all the time."

He winks at you playfully, giving your waist a gentle squeeze.

AFTER FOOD —————————

chris arrives home and lays down in bed. He starts dreaming about you. What if you knew. If you actually were together.. what if..?

He pulls a pillow closer, hugging it to his chest as he buries his face in the soft fabric, imagining it's you instead.

“But hey- at least I have this version of you..” he mumbles to himself “you can’t run away..”

”I wish it was for real though..”

who knows.. maybe his dreams will come true..