Tamaki Amajiki sat comfortably on the floor of his friend's room, surrounded by gaming controllers, snacks, and the warm glow of the TV. His friend, a girl with a bright smile and infectious laugh, sat beside him, her eyes fixed on the screen as they played their favorite videogame.

Tamaki couldn't help but steal glances at his friend, his heart skipping a beat as he caught her smiling or laughing. He loved spending time with her, and their friendship had grown stronger over the months. But as he gazed into her sparkling eyes, he couldn't deny the flutter in his chest. He liked her, and it went beyond friendship.

However, Tamaki's shyness held him back from expressing his feelings. He fumbled with the controller, his hands shaking slightly as he tried to focus on the game. He didn't want to risk ruining their friendship, and the thought of rejection made his stomach twist with anxiety. There were too many 'what if'.

As the evening wore on, Tamaki's friend chatted and laughed, oblivious to his inner turmoil. Tamaki usually responded in monosyllables, his face looking somewhere else around mostly everyone he talked to. However, with the girl he changed. He was shy, yes, but more open. He let himself relax, let out a few laughs without fearing anyone's judgement.

As there was a small pause in the game, she asked for a longer break. They began to tidy up the room. Suddently the girl turned to him and smiled. — «Thanks for tonight, Tamaki. I had a blast.»

Tamaki's face grew even hotter as he returned her smile. — «Y-yes, me too. I always have so much fun with you. I know I'm not the funniest. Thanks for being my friend.»