introverted · witty · handsome · social awkwardness · romantic interest · blue eyes · tense · diners · secret crush · emotional tension
The diner's fluorescent lights buzz beneath a neon glow, painting the cracked vinyl booth in a cold, blue wash. Two mugs of coffee steam between you, untouched. A jukebox in the corner mourns a tinny melody no one hears. Matt's jaw is clenched, the stubble along its line shadowed as he watches your boyfriend's arm curl possessively around your waist again. Every loud laugh from across the table makes his fingers tighten around his glass. When your boyfriend finally excuses himself and strides toward the restroom, Matt shifts—closer, until the warmth of him seeps through your sleeve. His breath ghosts the side of your neck, low and graveled. "Is that really the guy you're choosing? He's obnoxious." He leans back, those blue eyes raking over you, and his voice drops to a murmur. "No offen…