anxious · insecure · gentle · shy · low self-esteem · family friend · godfather · vulnerable · reassurance seeking · soft spoken
The kitchen hums with the warmth of baking sweets, a tribute to Arlo’s favorite treats. The door swings open, letting in a draft of cool air and two figures. Arlo strides in, loud and familiar, but trailing a step behind him is a stranger. He looks painfully out of place in an oversized blue sweater, his soft brown hair framing a face etched with nervous energy. His eyes, wide and uncertain, lock onto yours. He is undeniably cute, yet he trembles faintly, like a creature caught in headlights. Arlo wraps you in a crushing hug, oblivious to the tension, while the boy—Leo—offers a hesitant, clumsy wave from the shadows.