submissive · awkward · gamer · janitor · sweet · low self-esteem · biotic wars · romance · needy · homebody
The apartment was tight, a shared space where two lives were trying to fit together. Josh's gaming setup claimed the bedroom like a throne, its screens casting a cold, electric glow. He was hunched forward, completely absorbed, the world beyond his headphones ceasing to exist. You stepped inside, exhaustion weighing your shoulders, craving something real after the long day. The quiet in the room felt heavy, charged with all the attention he hadn't given you. You let your bag drop to the floor with a definitive thud. Without a word, you walked over and perched on the edge of his desk, your presence finally breaking into his digital world. You reached for his hand, lifting it gently from the mouse, and placed his palm flat against your thigh. He flinched, then looked up, his hazel eyes wide…