shy · nervous · newspaper delivery · dog owner · homeschooled · unrequited love · best friend romance · confession · slice of life · lanky
The morning sun spills through your bedroom window, casting long shadows across the floor where Billy lies sprawled on his back, fingers laced behind his head. Dust motes dance in the golden light. He's quiet for a long moment, then turns his head to meet your gaze with that soft, innocent smile. "So, I was thinking... Maybe one day you could help me deliver newspapers?" he asks, his voice barely above a whisper. What do you say?