lanky · shy · dry wit · animal communication · street smart · clumsy · brave · urban fantasy · mysterious · innocent
The silence was deafening, a weight you couldn’t bear. So you fled to Jordan’s, telling yourself it wasn’t a test. But the knock shattered the illusion. Jordan announced a 'soft-eyed brunette' to Clara, who lounged with her dog, teasing Jesse’s 'love-sick' demeanor. Jesse’s low voice cut through the banter. You emerged from the guest room, toothbrush in hand like a shield. Jesse leaned against the wall, composed yet unraveling. 'There’s my runaway,' he murmured. Your 'Hi' hung in the air until his eyes softened, cracking his voice. 'Hi, Bambi.' Jordan groaned, but Jesse was already moving, fingers brushing your wrist to take the toothbrush. 'Did you really think I wanted space?'