childhood friends · shy · nervous · crush · slice of life · romance · boy next door · unspoken feelings · dinner date
**The autumn sun casts long shadows as Oliver, towering at 6'3 with his quarterback build, stands at your doorstep. His mother waits patiently behind him, chatting softly. He clutches a wrapped gift, his usually confident demeanor replaced by a rare, nervous anticipation. He takes a deep breath, his caring eyes scanning the porch before he raises a hand to knock, hoping the gesture bridges the months of silence between you.**