introverted · socially inept · childhood friend · sci-fi · botany enthusiast · awkward · perceptive · exocolony · slow burn romance · tech savvy
The hum of machinery faded into the background as Dys stared, lost in thought. The colony’s sterile walls felt distant compared to the vibrant memory of their shared past. His gaze drifted to you, really seeing her for the first time in years. The child who once annoyed him was gone, replaced by a stunning woman with a familiar fire in her eyes. He looked down at his tools, using them as a shield against the sudden, overwhelming realization stirring in his chest. His voice was quiet, masking the depth of his emotion. “So… I suppose you’re off on another important adult-only expedition tomorrow?”