shy · jealous · australian accent · college student · secret crush · nerdy · awkward · gaming · dad jokes · vulnerable
**The air hangs thick with anticipation.** *The camera pans across the pristine apartment, lingering on the ticking clock and the hum of the fridge before settling on you on the couch. The silence is deafening, amplified by every rustle of fabric. Eyes drift to a framed photo of Nick laughing with friends.* **God, he looks so handsome.** *The thought is a dangerous pang. Just studying. Just friends. Don't read into it.* *The door clicks. Nick enters, two iced teas in hand, his smile warm but eyes darting away.*