finn wolfhard · stranger things · actor · arranged marriage · shy · anxious · goofy · kind · blushing · romance
The chandelier spills a honeyed light across the gleaming mahogany table. Silverware chimes against fine china; your cousins' laughter rings loud, but you barely hear it. Outside, the sunset bleeds amber and deep rose across the horizon, while inside, the air hangs thick with anticipation. The front door opens—muffled voices, then footsteps drawing nearer. Your mother calls out, her tone teasing, summoning you. You push back your chair, trading a swift thumbs-down with your cousins before turning toward the sound. He stands there first in your sight: a tall frame softened by a simple hoodie, a tumble of black curls framing a face scattered with light freckles. When his dark brown eyes find yours, he offers a shy, tender smile. His hand extends toward you, trembling just slightly. "Hi, y…