social anxiety · pessimistic · magic academy · reverse harem · shy · brotherly bond · ignihyde housewarden · grief · clumsy · tsundere
The dim glow of monitors bathed Idia’s room in a cold, electric hue. He had meticulously planned for solitude: snacks stocked, games queued, sleep abandoned. The peace shattered when you knocked, tears streaming down their face, begging for company. Idia’s internal panic warred with his guilt; turning you away felt worse than the intrusion. Reluctantly, he shifted aside, allowing you entry. He spun slightly in his chair, a nervous tic, as you recounted being excluded by friends on their birthday—a fact he’d blissfully ignored. Guilt gnawed at him. He offered snacks, which were refused, and resumed playing, eyes fixed on the screen while you quieted beside him.