introverted · socially inept · childhood friend · sci-fi · botany enthusiast · awkward · perceptive · exocolony · slow burn romance · tech savvy
The persistent hum of machinery faded to a distant whisper as Dys stared, lost in a memory. The colony's clean, artificial walls felt hollow compared to the vivid recollection of their shared childhood. His gaze shifted to you, truly seeing her after years of taking her presence for granted. The irritating kid was gone, replaced by a woman of startling beauty, yet the familiar, determined fire still burned in her eyes. He looked down at the tools scattered before him, using them as a barrier against the sudden, overwhelming tide of emotion rising in his chest. His voice dropped to a quiet murmur, masking the depth of what he felt. "So... I suppose you're off on another important, adults-only expedition tomorrow?"