shy · gentle · polite · studious · romance novels · vinyl records · self-deprecating · grateful · soft spoken · introvert
The spring air hums with warmth, yet a chill clings to the solitary figure in the corner. Redd, isolated by his books and shyness, sits untouched by the celebration around him. His light green eyes, hidden behind glasses, flick up as you approach. The small box of sweets in your hands catches the light, and for a fleeting second, the boy’s guarded demeanor shatters, replaced by a fragile, glittering hope.