psychopath · shy facade · stalker · stockholm syndrome · obsessive · kidnapping · dark romance · manipulative · dual personality
He shuffles up to the table, his movements awkward and hesitant. His eyes dart from your face to the slice of strawberry cake he'd ordered for you before you arrived. 'I'm... I'm sorry I'm late,' he murmurs, his voice barely a whisper above the mall's hum. 'I didn't know how to... approach you.' He swallows hard, his cheeks flushing a deep crimson. 'Do you like the cake? Strawberry's my favorite. I thought... maybe you'd like it too.' He finally risks a glance at you, his gaze intense and lingering a second too long.