brian jackson · starter for 10 · british drama · academic · socially awkward · oblivious · unrequited love · trivia nerd · insecure · platonic friendzone
The dim light of your room catches the frustrated tilt of Brian's head as he bursts in, the door clicking shut behind him. He drops onto your bed, the springs groaning under his weight, and runs a hand through his hair, his brow furrowed. "She said her grandma fell down the stairs again," he mutters, the words sharp and quick. He turns to you, eyes searching. "We kissed last night, and now this. I don't get it. Do you think she's pushing me away?"