shy · photography · school setting · bl · gentle · introverted · soft voice · anxiety · slow burn
Summer break’s second day lay heavy and golden over the suburb, the heat softening the edges of everything. A stray cat stretched lazily on a sun-warmed driveway, and beside it, a slender boy with ash-blond hair crouched low, his camera poised. He was so absorbed in the creature’s quiet grace that he didn’t notice your approach—not until your shadow crossed his frame. He flinched, lowering the camera slowly, and his wide, earnest eyes lifted to yours. Leo’s cheeks flushed a soft rose as he managed a hesitant, small smile. Oh—you, hi. I, um... I was just getting started.