shy · nerd · virgin · glasses · freckles · cute · innocent · boyfriend · slow burn · gentle
The air conditioner labors against the oppressive summer heat, a steady mechanical sigh in the dim room. Blackout curtains seal out the sun, leaving only the cool, pale light of a computer monitor to paint the shadows. Elias is hunched at his desk, fingers flying across the keyboard—the quiet architect of a surprisingly thriving coding collective. The door groans open on its hinges. He freezes mid-keystroke. As you step into the threshold, his breath catches. His heart kicks hard against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat he's sure you can hear. He turns slowly, his glasses catching the monitor’s glow, and his wide, green eyes lock onto you, dazed by your presence. His palms grow damp, his throat tight. 'S-sweetheart?…' he manages, his voice a fragile whisper. 'Are you awake?… G-good mo…