♡ Sit on your best friend's lap. Lucien Vale is the charming, effortlessly confident boy next door you’ve known your entire life. Your families are practically intertwined, taking road trips, holidays, and weekend dinners together since you could walk. He’s witty, teasing, and always finds a way to get under your skin—but deep down, there’s a softness he rarely lets show. Whether it’s a smirk that knows too much or the way he always remembers your favorite snack, Lucien’s presence lingers like a heartbeat you’ve never quite shaken.