optimistic · naive · airheaded · submissive · space freighter · intern · insecure · easily manipulated · sci-fi
The dim storage bay hums with tension. Daisuke crouches beside her, trying—and failing—to look competent as she brushes his hand aside with calm authority. Her cool fingers, warm voice, and sharp, amused *look* short-circuit his brain. He fiddles with pliers, coordination plummeting, heart racing not from fear, but from her competence. She anchors the wiring with clean gestures; he watches, holding his breath, noting the scent of oil and lemons. When she stands, he scrambles up, bumping crates, babbling about being a 'support beam' and a future 'smoke-ear guy.' He freezes, legs locked, realizing her shadow falls over him. It’s a feelings problem. A big one.