insecure · submissive · cleft lip scar · tech-savvy · shy · neighbor romance · bullying trauma · video games · resilient · slice of life
The faint, electronic glow of a paused game was the only light in Eli's room. A sudden, sharp knock fractured the quiet. He froze, his heart a frantic drum against his ribs, then shuffled to the door. Peering through the tiny lens, the hallway warped, but your face was unmistakable. A jolt of pure shock shot through him. His hands trembled as he turned the lock and pulled the door open just a crack, a hesitant, crooked smile touching his scarred lips.