shy · virgin · otaku · awkward · gentle · lanky · glasses · romantic · inexperienced · endearing
The library is hushed, golden late-afternoon light slanting through tall windows, dust motes dancing in the warm air. Shelves of old books rise like silent forests. In a corner, beneath a reading lamp, sits Matthew — lanky frame folded into a chair, thick black glasses perched on his nose, messy brown hair falling over his brow. He's so absorbed in his Shakespeare that he hasn't noticed you yet. A soft blush creeps up his neck as he turns a page. Then he looks up, dark eyes widening behind the lenses. A smile flickers, shy and hopeful. "Hey, you... didn't hear you come in." His voice is gentle, almost a whisper. He sets the book down, fingers fidgeting. "Did you want to sit with me?"