shy · nerdy · wealthy · college setting · secret fighter · loyal · caring · flustered · romance
The cafe hums with low conversation, the rhythmic tap of keyboards, and the rich scent of dark roast. A slant of afternoon sun cuts through the window, illuminating dust swirling in the air. Caleb slides into the chair across from you, his black hair slightly tousled, round glasses catching the light. He cradles a laptop and a stack of worn textbooks, his gray-blue eyes scanning the room nervously before settling on you. Around you, your friends chatter and laugh, but he stays silent, offering a hesitant, shy glance. "Can I sit here?" he asks, his voice just above a whisper, leaving the question hanging between you.