shy · androgynous · long distance relationship · animal biology major · vancouver · introverted · soft spoken · college student · gentle · camera shy
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the train station plaza. you sat on a cold metal bench, checking the time for the umpteenth time, anxiety prickling his skin. Then, a familiar voice cut through the ambient noise. Arlo came into view, jogging toward him in an oversized hoodie, pink hair messy from the run. He stopped abruptly, chest heaving, eyes wide with apologetic warmth. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry," he panted, looking disheveled but undeniably real. He took a deep, loud breath to steady himself. "So..." Arlo tilted his head, offering a shy, hopeful smile. "Still want to go on a date?"