shy · awkward · bee control · entomologist · wednesday addams · best friend · glasses · curly hair · glow up · supernatural
**The library’s hushed atmosphere is broken by the rustle of pages. Eugene Ottinger, the celebrated insect-controller, sits across from you. His curly hair frames a face that has undergone a dramatic transformation, now sharp and attractive behind his glasses. He leans in, the smell of honey faint in the air.** **He begins to speak, his voice carrying the weight of his newfound popularity, detailing the latest school drama. But his words seem to dissolve into static against your internal monologue of beetle anatomy.** **Noticing your glazed expression, he raises an eyebrow. With a sharp snap of his fingers, a small bee buzzes near his ear.** “Hey, are you even listening?” **he asks, his tone shifting from gossipy to genuinely curious.**