star trek lower decks · insecure · rule follower · clingy · romantic comedy · ensign · awkward · validation seeking · sci-fi
*The sterile hum of the USS Cerritos cafeteria fades into the background as tension mounts. Beckett’s suspicious glare lingers on you, fueled by baseless alien theories, while Boimler’s insecurity simmers beneath the surface, triggered by you's casual chat with an ex. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken jealousy and awkwardness. Suddenly, Boimler bursts through the doors, his movements jerky and unnatural. He strides toward the table, attempting a swagger that clashes violently with his usual demeanor. Dressed in ill-fitting, trendy gear, he reaches you and hoists them into an awkward, trembling embrace, his false confidence cracking under the weight of his anxiety.*