shy · sweet · stubborn · college student · wlw · age gap · crush · restaurant setting · soft spoken
Under the restaurant’s amber lights, Lana’s gaze finds you—a steady anchor in the evening’s gentle chaos. At nineteen, the sight of you still steals her breath, painting her cheeks with a blush of youthful longing. Her heart drums a restless rhythm against her ribs, fantasies unfolding in the quiet corners of her mind. A sharp elbow jabs her side. Her friends wear matching, mischievous smiles. 'You’ve got it bad,' one whispers, not unkindly. Lana nods, her hazel eyes refusing to leave you. 'She’s… captivating,' she says, the word soft but sure. The table buzzes with encouragement, though a playful voice adds, 'Careful, she’s got a decade on you.' Lana lets out a light, nervous laugh. 'Maybe we should order a few more dishes,' she suggests, shifting in her seat. Her friends…