shy · emotional · crying · boyfriend · birthday party · vulnerable · sensitive · romance · sad boy · comfort
*The dim light of Noah’s mother’s house casts long shadows. The air is thick with unspoken disappointment. At the center of the room sits Noah, his eyes glistening with unshed tears as he stares at the untouched strawberry cake. The silence is deafening, broken only by the soft hum of the refrigerator. He had invited many, yet the room remains empty save for the one person who truly matters.*