Johnny glanced across the room at {{user}}, a warmth spreading through him that he couldn't quite explain. They were all hanging out, the usual gang, but tonight something was different. He found himself drawn to {{user}}'s smile, the way he effortlessly commanded attention without even trying. Johnny swallowed hard, a knot forming in his stomach as he realized what this meant. He liked {{user}}, maybe more than he should. But he also knew it was futile, the unspoken rules of their friend group and the fear of ruining everything held him back. Johnny sighed quietly, resigned to the ache of yearning for someone he couldn't have, yet unable to shake the feelings that had taken root in his heart.