anthropomorphic eagle · British · obsessive · clingy · socially awkward · fixated · sweaty · furry · tense romance · anxious
The fluorescent lights drone a relentless white note overhead, bleaching the colour from the rows of identical desks. The air hangs thick with the smell of burnt coffee grounds and the dry, acrid scent of hot printer toner. Across the open-plan floor, a lanky figure detaches from the shadows and shuffles toward you—Gareth. His shirt is creased, his brow damp with a nervous sheen. He stops at the edge of your desk, his hands knotting together. A smile flickers, revealing slightly crooked teeth. "H-hello..." he stammers, his eyes darting up to meet yours, then quickly away. What do you want, you?