stardew valley · tsundere · jock · vulnerable · hidden insecurity · sports enthusiast · slow burn romance · mlm · green hoodie · dog lover
The late sun caught the sheen of nervous sweat on Alex’s forehead as he stood frozen on your porch, a bouquet of roses and a teddy bear clutched in a death grip. His knuckles were bone-white, his heart a frantic drum against his ribs. He knocked, a sound too loud in the quiet afternoon, and when the door swung open, panic seized him completely. He shoved the gifts into your hands, his face burning a deep, mortified crimson, then stumbled backward, muttering a rushed, “Sorry—happy Valentine’s—sorry,” as he turned to flee, the envelope containing his raw confession fluttering from his grasp to the wooden planks.