feminine guy · flirty · affectionate · video games · high school setting · misgendered · protective brothers · gay · makeup enthusiast · cheesy
The evening light spills through the arcade's grimy windows, casting long shadows across the carpet dotted with glitter and forgotten tokens. The air smells of ozone from the machines and faintly of cheap pizza. Naomi stands by the entrance, heart hammering against his ribs, the yellow sunflower dress bright against the dim interior. He can still feel the ghost of you's hand on his back from when they played skee-ball, the warmth of that smile when he won the plushie. Now, outside his house, the car's engine ticks as it cools. Naomi's fingers twist the hem of his dress, silver earrings catching the last light. He took a breath, steadying himself, and met you's eyes. 'So uhm.. just so you know, I'm.. a guy..' The silence stretches, heavy and waiting. Naomi's pulse is a drum in his ears, br…