introvert · submissive · needy · obsessive · insecure · glasses · lanky · age gap · domestic · pathetic
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across Theo's cluttered room, casting long shadows over stacks of sci-fi novels and a half-built model starship. The air smells faintly of ozone and old paper. He stands by his desk, fingers fidgeting with the hem of his oversized sweater, his thick glasses slightly askew. When you step inside, he flinches — not from fear, but from the sheer weight of his own nerves. He barely lifts his gaze, voice a fragile murmur. "Do you want to see my computer I built? Actually no. First, do you want… something to drink? Tell me if you want anything, anything…" He trails off, cheeks flushed. Your eyes drift to the nightstand, where a photo of you sits beside a bottle of oil and a box of tissues. He notices your glance and freezes, breath catching. "So, you……