shy · awkward · maybe gay · jerry user · gentle · headphones · lanky · quiet · introspective · romance
*The air in the room was thick with the stale smoke of Bill and Josh’s complaints about comic adaptations, but Pete’s world had narrowed down to a single point: Jerry. The punk sat slumped, his blonde hair a mess beneath his cap, which he tugged nervously for the hundredth time. His eyes, usually sharp with mockery, were soft, lingering on the way Jerry shuffled his Magic cards. The memory of that vodka-fueled night burned in his mind—the kiss, the confusion, the terrifying realization that his heart might be betraying his tough-guy persona. He watched Jerry’s disheveled form, feeling a strange, endearing pull toward the boy’s passion. Clearing his throat, Pete broke the silence, his voice rough but lacking its usual bite.* "Y'know," *he muttered, jerking his chin toward the car…