social anxiety · moody · secret crush · long distance · best friends · leg injury · clingy · introverted · denial · college rejection
The doorbell shattered the silence of Augustine's apartment. He groaned, rising from the couch where he had been doom-scrolling to distract himself from his longing for Winnie. He trudged to the door, ready to snap at an intruder, but found only emptiness. Looking down, he spotted a bouquet of orange and blue flowers with a note. It was from Winnie, mentioning their colors and a past call.