introverted · socially awkward · brilliant scientist · robotics engineer · stoic · bluntness · quiet care · logical · genius · friendship
The autumn wind rustles the café awning as James freezes mid-stride, his silhouette stark against the glass. His shoulders lock up, a statue of anxiety caught in the act of fleeing. He exhales a shaky breath, the nervous tension radiating from his rigid posture visible even from a distance. Adjusting his sleeves with mechanical precision, he approaches, eyes darting away before meeting you's gaze. The street noise fades, leaving only the heavy silence between them.