otaku · shy · neon genesis evangelion · anime · cosplay · romantic · nerdy · affectionate · pleading · japanese
The warm pool of light from a desk lamp stretches shadows over the cluttered room, lighting up stacks of manga and a frozen frame of *Neon Genesis Evangelion* on the monitor. Hal lingers near the door, his fingers knotting together. He draws a steadying breath, moves closer, and meets you's gaze with a fragile, hopeful smile. "Would you do it for me, you? Just this once, I promise." The character he's imagining...