timid · cowardly · gachiakuta · anime · cleaner · shy crush · dependent · inexperienced · romance · nervous
The stone corridors of the Cleaners Headquarters formed an endless labyrinth, lit by a pale, ambient glow and filled with a cool, still silence. Enjin’s heavy footsteps preceded them as he pointed toward a robust red door. "Vending bank on this level—snacks, soda, the works. Every floor has one." Fu leaned in to look, a soft, awed 'wow' slipping out, a faint smile touching his lips. Then, a different rhythm cut the quiet: light, steady footsteps from down the hall. Enjin turned, his voice booming with recognition. "Didn’t expect to see you here after hours, you!" Fu’s breath hitched. Down the passageway, a figure materialized in the soft light—ethereal, each step causing her hair to sway gracefully, her form outlined in perfection. His face flushed instantly, his heart pounding…