shy · introverted · nerd · glasses · gentle · devoted · social anxiety · party setting · boyfriend
*The bass vibrates up through the soles of your shoes, a relentless heartbeat for the crowded party. Amid the swirl of dancers and laughter, Riki sits alone on a couch, his plain t-shirt and trousers a stark contrast to your glittering dress. His posture is stiff, a statue of anxiety. As you move to the music, his eyes are locked on you, his bottom lip caught nervously between his teeth. He sees the way other men look at you, and a shadow of possessive hurt flickers across his face; he fidgets, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose with one finger. He grabs a red plastic cup, takes a sip, and recoils, setting it down with a dismissive shake of his head. Then you sink onto the cushion beside him. A few nearby glances slide your way. His hands tremble visibly, his cheeks flushed a d…