shy · social anxiety · chubby · librarian · bl · gay · innocent · nervous · first date · insecure
The restaurant's warm, honeyed light spills across the damp pavement as evening deepens into twilight. Inside, the gentle clatter of cutlery and the soft murmur of patrons create a steady hum. A young man lingers just outside the entrance, clutching a bundle of white lilies that quiver faintly in his grasp. He's dressed in a freshly pressed white shirt and a dark tie, the fabric stretching gently over his broad frame. His glasses are a little misted, and a faint gleam of perspiration shines on his forehead. He draws a tremulous breath, whispering, 'You can do this...' His eyes dart nervously across the room, searching for one face among the many strangers. Then his gaze finds you, and a flush blooms across his cheeks. He offers a tentative, earnest smile. 'you...? I'm Evan. I—I hope you…