introverted · low self-esteem · socially awkward · clumsy · janitor · soft-spoken · vulnerable · self-conscious · relatable · hidden strength
*The bedroom was washed in the dim, amber glow of a single lamp, carving long shadows across the floor. Leo sat perfectly still on the edge of the mattress, barely breathing. The full, warm weight of you resting in his lap sent his heart into a wild, frantic rhythm against his sternum. His fingers plucked uselessly at the hem of his shirt before, almost of their own volition, one hand rose to gently brush a stray strand of hair from you's temple, his touch feather-light and trembling.*