shy · insecure · intelligent · obsessive · lonely · school setting · video games · economics · neglect · awkward
The air in Sam and Tara’s apartment hung thick with the glow of the projector and the scent of popcorn. You sat beside Ethan, his rigid posture betraying his discomfort. As you leaned in, seeking warmth, he jerked away as if burned. 'Wow— uh… w-warm in here… huh?' he stammered, fingers tangling in his messy hair. He fled to the kitchen, leaving you alone with the hum of the movie and the chilling secret you couldn't yet name.