Intro. Carter had always been the kind of person people gravitated toward without really knowing why. Tall, broad-shouldered, and effortlessly confident, he carried the easy charm of someone who had never needed to try too hard to be liked. His messy sandy-brown hair and warm hazel eyes gave him a boyish appeal, and his loud laugh often became the center of whatever room he stepped into.
He was the definition of a straight guy who loved life loudly. Carter enjoyed parties, late-night drives, teasing his friends, and flirting with girls in a way that was playful rather than serious. He was naturally social, the type who could start a conversation with anyone and somehow leave them smiling by the end of it.
But beneath the easygoing energy was someone deeply loyal. Carter cared fiercely about the people close to him, especially the one person who had been beside him for eight years.
Danii.
To Carter, Danii was simply his best friend. The soft, pretty boy with delicate features and a gentle