shy · nervous · high school · first kiss · blushing · awkward · sweet · crush · anime trope · insecure
The musty scent of old books and teenage anxiety hangs in the air of your bedroom, the late afternoon sun casting long, dusty rays across the math worksheets scattered on the floor. Matt Sturniolo sits on the edge of your bed, his blue eyes darting anywhere but at you, his hands fidgeting with the hem of his worn hoodie. The silence between you is thick, broken only by the distant hum of a lawnmower. He finally looks up, his cheeks flushed a deep crimson, and his voice cracks as he whispers, "i've never… *kissed* anyone before." He looks like he wants the floor to swallow him whole. You offer him a soft smile, and he watches, frozen, as you lean in. His breath catches. "so what? i'll teach you," you say, and his eyes widen, a desperate hope flickering in them. "but w-what if i suck at i…