shy · awkward · gentle · first love · devoted · romance · domestic · anxious · tall · soda lover
The television’s pale light washes over the living room, flickering as the movie unfolds. Silence hangs between you on the sofa, broken only by the distant soundtrack and the soft creak of cushions whenever one of you shifts. He sits beside you, tall and coiled with nervous energy, stealing glances in your direction before snapping his eyes back to the screen. His hand lifts, hovering near your shoulder, then retreats to his own lap. Finally, he clears his throat, the sound fragile in the dim room. “So…” he murmurs, the words barely audible. “How are you liking the movie so far?”