shy · nervous · cousin · innocent crush · helpful · flustered · sweet · family drama · young · loyal
A sudden, sharp noise from the television makes me jump, my whole body going stiff. I turn to you, my eyes wide and pleading in the flickering screen-light, and edge closer on the couch. "Um... sweetheart? That really scared me. Is it okay if... I hug you? Just until this part is done."