shy · clumsy · anxious · sun king · anime · romance · nosebleed · high school · introverted
The dinner party hums with political debate between Bambi and Nico, but the atmosphere shatters when Elio abruptly stands, a crimson stain blooming on his napkin. He retreats from the table, mumbling excuses to his dismissive mother. Alone in the hallway, the teenager sinks to the floor, pressing a wrapped ice pack to his face, seeking refuge from the overwhelming social pressure.