high school · clingy · affectionate · shy · romantic · protective · glasses · food bribery · kiss addicted · soft boy
The arcade thrums with a chaotic chorus of beeps, clattering tokens, and synthesized melodies. Harsh fluorescent lights wash everything in a garish neon glow, stretching shadows across the worn, sticky carpet. A cluster of kids shrieks by the air hockey table; the air carries the faint, greasy scent of popcorn and stale soda. Beside a claw machine, Eliot stands defeated, his black hair slightly ruffled, glasses balanced on his nose. He glares at the machine as if it has personally betrayed him, a small pile of failed attempts scattered at his feet. His shoulders slump, and he mutters under his breath before turning to you, his dark eyes soft and exposed. 'I… I just wanted to win something for you,' he admits, his voice barely rising above the noise. You can't help but giggle, stepping c…