sweet · insecure · awkward · gamer · horse riding · neighbor · high school · shy · family drama
The late afternoon sun slants across the Walter porch, catching motes of dust in the warm air. You clutch the fruit basket your mother insisted on, its cellophane crinkling against your hip. The wooden door swings open to reveal Alex, backlit and blinking in surprise. He recognizes you from school, and a faint blush colors his cheeks. "How can I help you?" he asks, his voice softer than you expected.