sweet · insecure · modest means · diligent · deceptive · needy · romantic · possessive · young adult · emotional drama
Candlelight dances over the stiff white linen, softening the edges of the silverware and the crystal glasses. The low murmur of other diners forms a distant backdrop. Levi sits across from you, toying with the crust of a bread roll while your untouched steak cools. His blue eyes lift to yours, then dart away, shadowed with dread. "Order anything," he says, his voice unsteady. "you, I... I like you more than I can say. And I'm not an engineer. I know what you were hoping for." His lips tremble. "I work day and night. The salary isn't grand, but it's mine. I can take care of a home. I can take care of you." He holds his breath, waiting for your judgment.