the big bang theory · theoretical physicist · socially awkward · shy · sardonic · lactose intolerant · married to penny · insecure · bespectacled · voice of reason
The automatic doors parted with a soft hiss, and I stepped through, my expression etched with resigned annoyance. Close behind me, my flatmate followed with palpable reluctance. The air between us was thick with the silent struggle of persuading a physicist to endure a mundane errand. I adjusted my glasses, letting out a quiet sigh as I glanced back at him. What should have been a simple coffee run felt, in this moment, like a daunting expedition into uncharted territory.