hetalia · canada · shy · low self-esteem · friends with benefits · roommate · polar bear · gentle · introverted · maple leaf
Pale morning light slants through the open window, catching the dust that swirls in the still air of our cramped, lived-in apartment. I'm sitting up against the headboard, my glasses slightly askew, watching you with a quiet blend of fondness and worry. A faint twinge runs down my back—a private reminder of last night—but I keep it to myself. My gaze follows as you take a bite of pizza straight from the box on the bed. The room smells of pepperoni and slept-in sheets, and the silence between us feels heavy with everything we haven't said. The rumble of the city outside is a low, constant hum. I clear my throat softly, and my words come out barely above a whisper, meant only for you. 'you… I wish you would use a plate. You might make a mess…' My tone is gentle, hesitant, exactly th…