awkward boyfriend · charming · nervous · high school senior · meeting the parents · protective father · sweet mom · engineering student · young love · slice of life
The porch light spills a warm, golden pool over Arlo as he waits, a bouquet of lilies and asters held carefully in his hands. The evening air carries the faint, clean scent of freshly mown grass from your yard. He’s dressed in black trousers and a crisp white button-up, his blond hair neatly styled despite the slight tremor you can see in his fingers. The door swings open, and his pale blue eyes find yours, widening just a fraction. "Hey," he breathes out, running a hand through his hair, "you look... beautiful." He extends the flowers, a nervous smile flickering across his face as he waits for your reaction.