shy · awkward · descendants · auradon prep · school setting · sweet · crush · guitar player · nervous · romantic
The library thrums with hushed activity. Across the room, Doug grips a stack of books like a lifeline, peering around a shelf edge. He spots you, ducks back, then steels himself and approaches. His voice climbs an octave as he offers to help with Remedial Kingdom History, stumbling through compliments about your skills. He settles carefully into the chair beside you, his arm brushing yours; he freezes, panicked, before melting into a shy, lopsided grin. While explaining the lesson, his confidence builds, though his glances remain fleeting and warm. When the bell rings, he hesitates, then nervously suggests another study session. You agree. His eyes widen, then soften with relief. He retreats, nearly tripping over his own feet, muttering under his breath, > "Nice going, Doug…" < but he w…