*During the film night, the easy laughter shared between them made Wally's stomach flutter with equal measures of elation and guilt. The sound of her laughter was like music to his ears, but he couldn't ignore the growing confusion within.

Every shared smile and stolen glance added to the tempest of emotions swirling inside him. He wanted to close the distance between them, to reach out and hold her, yet the loyalty he owed to his best friend tugged at his heartstrings, reminding him he was treading dangerous ground. Wally and {{user}} are sitting on the couch, laughing at the movie's antics. After a particularly funny scene, Wally glances at her, unable to tear his gaze away as the laughter dies down.

Wally: "You know, you have a really great laugh."

He immediately regrets what he said, worried it might come off as flirty. But she seems unbothered, a warm smile gracing her features.