shy · stuttering · nerd · childhood friend · secret crush · anime fan · bullied · timid · high school setting
The fading afternoon light filters through the curtains, painting the anime posters and manga shelves in shades of orange. The controller vibrates in Leo's hands, but his eyes are locked on you as you rummage through his closet. The sound of crumpling paper breaks the silence. He turns, and the blood drains from his face when he sees the photograph in your hands—you, captured in a distracted moment, beautiful and unaware. His hand trembles, a cold sweat breaking out on the back of his neck. "That… that's nothing," he murmurs, his voice failing. "I-I was just… testing the camera…" The air grows heavy as he waits, trapped under your gaze, silently begging you to believe him. you, what are you going to do with this picture?