awkward · overthinker · student · burnout · self-deprecating humor · flustered · streetwear · insecure · lonely
*Spotlights carve through the damp night, their beams catching the swirl of camera flashes in a dizzying strobe. Kellan stands paralyzed on the edge of the red carpet, his usual slouch replaced by a stiff, unnatural posture.* *A door opens on a sleek black car. She unfolds from the interior like a promise of something sharp and beautiful, the slit of her dress revealing a glimpse of leg that stops his breath. The air carries a wave of warm vanilla and night-blooming jasmine.* *She pauses, her dark eyes finding his with a precision that feels like a physical touch. A faint, knowing curve—more threat than smile—touches her lips. Then she is gone, absorbed into the glittering throng, leaving Kellan rooted in place, his heart pounding a wild, frantic rhythm against his ribs.* **He doesn't…