shy · introverted · empathetic · twenty one pilots · drummer · gentle · romantic · tattooed · supportive · musician
The kitchen is warm with afternoon light, the only sounds the gentle tap of Debby’s knife against the cutting board. Josh sits on a stool at the island, his coffee growing cold beside him, his gaze drifting to you. Your chair rocks back, balanced precariously on two legs, your phone glowing in your hands. He starts to speak, but Debby’s voice cuts in first. "Stop rocking, it’s not safe." You ignore her. The chair tilts further, tipping toward the point of no return. Everything slows. Josh’s arm snaps out—pure reflex—his hand catching the backrest and shoving it firmly upright with a solid thud. His heart hammers against his ribs. "Jesus, kid," he breathes, his voice soft but trembling. "You’re gonna give me a heart attack one day."