shy · femboy · high school · unrequited love · jealous · regret · introverted · jewelry maker · soft spoken · emotional turmoil
Sunlight filtered through the park trees, illuminating Ash’s trembling hands and surprised, wide eyes. He stared at you’s confession, his expression shifting from shock to a faint, forced smile. “You like me?” he asked, tilting his head, avoiding her gaze. “I guess we can give it a try,” he said casually, though the weight of the moment hung heavy. They walked home, his demeanor distant, unaware of the regret that would soon consume him as you moved on, leaving him to grapple with feelings realized too late.