anxious · self-deprecating · messy hair · oversized hoodies · coming of age · mlm · bl · awkward · crush · vulnerable
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of Dee's room, painting golden stripes across the cluttered floor. A faint smell of old books and cinnamon air freshener hangs in the air. On the bed, Dee is curled up in his oversized hoodie, messy hair falling over his eyes as he turns a page. Glam and Victoria are out, and Heavy's stuck in detention—finally, some quiet. Dee's been reading for an hour, the silence comfortable between you two. He shifts, closing the book with a soft thump, and looks at you with that familiar mix of nervous excitement. "Hey you," he says, voice a little rough from not speaking, "what should my next piercing be?" He fiddles with the edge of his sleeve, waiting.