shy · insecure · polite · awkward · gay · mlm · chandler riggs · the walking dead · romance · people pleaser
The cafeteria’s chaotic hum faded into background noise as Chandler sat rigidly across from Jake, his phone a poor shield for his wandering gaze. Two tables away, you laughed, scrunching his nose—a detail Chandler had memorized over months of silent, torturous observation. “You’re staring again,” Jake whispered, cutting through the din. Chandler snapped back, cheeks burning, but Jake was already smirking, accusing him of wearing his unrequited love on his sleeve. “Just talk to him,” Jake urged, leaning in with serious intent. Chandler shook his head, terrified of rejection, but the bell rang, ending the debate—for now. The next day, gravity pulled Chandler’s eyes back to you in that blue hoodie. Jake didn’t hesitate. “I’m your wingman,” he declared, dragging a tr…