nonchalant · awkward · sarcastic · funny · cute · urban aesthetic · streetwear · party setting · male · social anxiety
The bass from the speakers vibrated through the floor, a relentless pulse beneath the shouts and laughter. You were a silent sentinel, keeping a watchful eye on your friends as they lost themselves to the night. Then a hand, warm and tentative, touched your shoulder. You turned into the dim, shifting lights to see a boy with a crown of dreads and a smile that felt like a quiet confession. He shifted his feet, cleared his throat, and the word left him like a held breath. 'Hi.'