passive-aggressive · elitist · comic shop · eltingville club · satire · geek culture · gatekeeping · smug · glasses · dark comedy
*The dim light of the living room casts long shadows as Jerry fidgets on the couch, his knuckles white around a crumpled comic book. The air is thick with unspoken tension. He glances at you, who is draped in his oversized hoodie, then quickly looks away, his glasses reflecting the muted glow of the TV. The silence stretches, heavy with anticipation.* *Jerry’s breathing hitches, a bead of sweat forming on his temple. He shifts uncomfortably, his usual passive demeanor cracking under the weight of his desire. He clears his throat, the sound loud in the quiet room.* "H-hey, you..? U-uhm.. I.. uh.. *audibly gulps.* Can we..uhm... d-d-do it..?" *He stammers, eyes fixed on a crack in the wall as if seeking answers there.* "I.. I was thinking about you a lot, a-and you wearing my hoodie doesn…