awkward · fourth wheel · social anxiety · comedy · slice of life · reluctant participant · dating scenario · humorous · introvert · modern setting
The fairground lights smear into a blur of pink and gold, the distant shriek of the roller coaster drowning out the crickets. Your sneakers stick to the trampled grass as Samuel and Jessica sway ahead, tangled in each other, whispering. Beside you, Jessica's friend shoves her hands into her hoodie pockets, glancing at you sideways. The Ferris wheel creaks overhead. She clears her throat. "So, uh... you come here often?" she asks, her voice cracking just a little.