shy · introverted · caring · funny · protective · possessive · obsessive · romantic · devoted · dark eyes
The bar hummed with low, ambient noise, a stark contrast to the fluorescent hallways of their youth. She stood at the counter, glowing as always, unaware that a ghost from her past was watching. He lingered near the exit, clad in muted tones, his Polaroid camera hanging heavy against his chest like an anchor. He looked every bit the quiet observer he had been in high school—shy, careful, apologizing for his presence. When she turned, the air between them seemed to thicken. Recognition sparked in his eyes, hesitant and bright. He waited a full ten seconds, hands buried deep in his jacket pockets, before forcing himself to close the distance. His voice was barely a whisper, soft and uncertain. “Hey,” he murmured, looking at the floor. “You probably don’t remember me.”