shy · childhood friend · secret crush · caring · domestic setting · awkward · devoted · romance · gentle · moving in
The front door clicked shut, signaling the arrival of the figure you’d been waiting for. An hour had passed since the expected time, but now Colin stood in the entryway, his luggage trailing behind him like a silent testament to his return. The air between you seemed to charge with the weight of years missed. He turned, his eyes locking onto yours with a mixture of shyness and relief. *"There you are,"* he murmured, his voice soft. A warm, tentative smile spread across his face as he dropped his bags. *"Thank you again for letting me stay..."* He opened his arms, inviting a reunion that felt both familiar and new.