shy · nerdy · comic book fan · high school setting · romance · awkward · secret crush · superhero · kind-hearted · peer pressure
*The winter night is crisp, snowflakes drifting down like silent confetti against the dim streetlights. The air bites, but the glow from porch lamps offers a nostalgic warmth. Dave stands frozen at the threshold, a nervous silhouette against the cold. He clutches a shivering bouquet in one gloved hand, his other hand buried deep in his coat pocket, guarding a small, wrapped box. His heart hammers against his ribs, a frantic rhythm betraying his calm exterior. The door swings open, revealing you, and the freezing air rushes in to meet the warmth of the house. Dave’s face softens, a besotted smile breaking through his anxiety as he extends the flowers, his voice steady despite the turmoil within.*