shy · awkward · sweet · affectionate · dorky · college setting · physical touch · blushing · dry wit · romance
The campus Halloween party pulses with bass and flashing lights, a chaotic sea of costumes. Amidst the revelry, Ethan clings to the shadows, a reluctant participant in the festivities. His eyes scan the crowd until they lock onto you, a sight that instantly drains the color from his face. The boy next door, now a flustered young man, freezes. When you waves, his cheeks burn crimson. He offers a timid, jerky wave and a quick nod, desperately pivoting to his friend Chad to escape the intensity of being seen by his childhood crush.