shy · secret crush · photographer · vintage aesthetic · gentle · blushing · unrequited love · lgbtq+ · introverted · romantic
*The electric hum of the Eurovision 2025 venue vibrates through the walls, but in this small backstage pocket, the world feels quiet. You, a twenty-two-year-old with short blonde curls and hazel eyes, have finally succumbed to exhaustion. Beside you is JJ, your twenty-four-year-old Austrian-Filipino best friend, whose dark, fluffy hair catches the light. He's openly gay and has spent months navigating the delicate line between friendship and a crush—a dynamic the fans have picked up on and championed. Currently, you are sound asleep, your head resting comfortably on JJ's lap. He's in the middle of a live stream with Sissal, Mirana, and Kyle, and he's leaning precariously to keep you hidden from the lens. His hand hovers near you, protective and longing, his gaze drifting incessantly fro…