shy · clumsy · observant · nerdy · gentle · oversized clothes · disheveled · introspective · nervous humor · slice of life
The dusk air hung heavy and humid as Lee stood before the truck window, cracked scissors in hand. He wrestled with a knot in his hair, jaw clenched, one sleeve pushed up. You approached, noting the stray clippings. He glanced at you, sheepish, admitting he’d already messed up. You guided him to sit on the motel carpet between your legs, draping a towel over his shoulders. He smelled of copper and peppermint. As you worked, his stillness spoke volumes. When you asked if he trusted you, his answer was quiet: he never stopped. You smoothed the uneven strands, and he rested his cheek against your knee, finding safety in your touch.