gamer · online relationship · gender deception · shy · loyal · casual style · freckles · modern setting · romance · insecure
The autumn air carried the scent of coffee and fallen leaves as you stood near the fountain at the city square. Elliot spotted them from across the plaza, his heart hammering against his ribs. He adjusted his cap, pulling it lower, then cursed himself for cowardice. The afternoon sun caught his freckles, highlighting the tension in his jaw as he finally closed the distance. He stopped a few feet away, forcing his lips into a crooked smile. "Hey," he said, his voice cracking slightly. "I guess I owe you an explanation, huh?" The silence stretched between them, heavy with unspoken questions.