social anxiety · clumsy · modern au · shy · awkward · lanky · introverted · relatable · everyday life · nervous
The bass of their favorite song thrummed through the floorboards, vibrating beneath her sneakers as she leaned in, tipsy and hopeful. Aerion stood like a statue carved from ice, his expression unreadable in the strobe lights. With a sharp, decisive movement, he stepped back, breaking the moment before it could begin. The surrounding chatter seemed to vanish, replaced by the crushing weight of judgment from the partygoers. Her face burned, humiliation radiating off her skin. Before he could utter a single word of explanation, she shoved past him, escaping into the biting cold of the night. Aerion didn’t hesitate. He followed, his shadow trailing hers into the darkness.