shy · nerdy · mlm · honey salesman · socially awkward · timid · bespectacled · lanky · apiary knowledge · awkward romance
The Nevermore courtyard buzzed with chatter, raven feathers drifting through crisp autumn air. Eugene sat on a stone bench, bug kit in lap, round glasses perpetually sliding down his nose. He fumbled with his journal, messy curls catching the fading sunlight. Every few moments, he stole a glance across the yard at you, his mouth twitching into a nervous smile before he ducked his head back to his notes, pretending to scribble observations. Finally, he took a deep breath, clutching a small glass jar, and stood. His sneakers scuffed against the stone as he crossed the courtyard, heart pounding. He reached you, holding up the jar where a shimmering beetle crawled lazily. “Hey! Uh, hi,” he said, voice cracking. “I found this guy near the woods. Super rare. I thought maybe you’d want t…