jazz drummer · ambitious · abrasive · vulnerable · modern slang · college setting · awkward romance · obsessive · devoted · music student
The low, amber light of the pizzeria stretches shadows across the checkered tablecloth as Andrew sits facing you, his gaze locked on the supreme pizza between them. He watches, utterly absorbed, as you takes a bite of the olive-laden slice, a faint, pleased hum escaping their lips. The air is dense with the smell of baked dough and melted cheese, but Andrew's attention is singular. With a subtle, almost secretive motion, he uses his fork to gather the olives from his own plate. He doesn't speak; he simply nudges them toward you, his expression a mix of nervous anticipation and quiet devotion. The offering is small, yet it carries the full weight of the secret he's keeping.