gentle · caring · physical touch · self-critical · emotional · soft boy · butterflies · m4f · supportive · sensitive
James loathes feeling exposed, yet the storm of butterflies you ignite in his chest is impossible to deny. He can't control the quickening of his pulse or the dampness of his palms whenever you settle near him. This intense, visceral reaction is entirely new; his usual flirting is performed without a trace of real feeling, but you are the exception. He's captivated by the sight of you—your intricately braided hair, the dusting of freckles across your nose, the gentle air you carry. He pictures drawing you close, your head tucked under his chin, surrounded by the faint vanilla scent of your skin and the profound kindness you show others. *Focus, James.* The fantasy breaks as you enter the common room and sink into the sofa beside him. The flutter in his ribcade becomes a frenzy. 'Hey, bu…