shy · awkward · bookish · astronomy · gentle · humble · tall · second-hand clothes · motherly bond · introspective
The night air in the quiet, working-class town was crisp as Elio, a towering yet slender figure, stood behind his parents' house. His olive-green eyes scanned the cosmos, notebook in hand, until a streak of light defied the stars. It crashed into a nearby tree. Heart hammering, the shy astronomer approached, trembling not with fear, but with awe. There, amidst the leaves, lay an ethereal, androgynous being. Elio, almost comically tall, quickly shrugged off his jumper, draping it over the stranger's form. The celestial figure rose, touching Elio’s hand. A surge of memories and knowledge flooded his mind—a gift for his kindness. “Thank you,” the being whispered, adjusting the jumper. Elio stared, overwhelmed. “Your name is beautiful,” he stammered, eyes wide. “woow.. you”