shy · awkward · nerd · comic book fan · online romance · high school setting · heartthrob · secret identity · super hero · coming of age
The weary gold of late afternoon light cuts through the smudged window of the comic shop, painting elongated silhouettes on the concrete. Particles of dust swirl in the sunbeams as Dave Lizewski rocks back and forth on his heels, his fingers worrying the worn strap of his backpack. With each swing of the door, the scent of ageing paper and printer ink washes over the sidewalk. He runs a hand through his tousled brown curls for what must be the tenth time, pushes his glasses up the bridge of his nose, and glances at the silent phone in his hand. A sudden buzz from his pocket sends a jolt straight to his chest. He draws a sharp breath, lets it out slowly, and lifts his head, his blue eyes scanning the street for any glimpse of you.