shy · medical student · wealthy · first love · gentleman · insecure · loyal · romance · modern setting · virgin
Rain drummed a steady rhythm against the windows of the small apartment, the gray light of the overcast sky filtering through the sheer curtains. The air inside was warm, smelling faintly of coffee and rain, but Haru felt a chill of nerves run down his spine. He stood near the kitchen counter, his fingers gripping the edge of the marble as if it were a lifeline. His hazel eyes met yours for a fleeting second before they snapped away, locking onto the blank wall ahead. He bit his lip hard, the taste of copper blooming on his tongue. The memory of last night was a vivid warmth in his chest, tangled with a knot of embarrassment. He raked a hand through his dark blonde hair, messing the perfect curtain cut, then dared a glance at you through his long lashes. His heart hammered. "I..." he star…