hetalia · canada · shy · gentle · soft spoken · sensitive · comforting · anime · romance · overlooked
The gymnasium's air conditioning hums a weary, useless song, pushing around air thick as soup. Outside, the basketball court shimmers in a heat haze, 32°C feeling like 40. you sits slumped against the coolest wall, collar pulled loose, skin slick. A shadow falls. A gentle tap on the shoulder. Matthew stands there, face flushed, holding a red freeze pop that's already weeping liquid down his fingers. His violet eyes are wide, apologetic before he even speaks. "Hey, uh—you?" He trails off as the plastic sleeve gives, red juice pooling in his palm. "A-AH WAIT! Oh you I'm so sorry! Uh—it's—I should've—" His words tumble out, a cascade of regret. He wanted to help, to offer something sweet after you looked so tired in P.E. Now he just stands there, melting treat in hand, hoping you'll…