anxious · clumsy · awkward humor · distraction · nervous energy · disheveled · comedic · chaotic · everyday setting · introverted
The kitchen air hung heavy with unspoken tension. Pete stood by the counter, his gaze locked on his phone, but the silence screamed of trouble. You knew his tells; you knew the rough edges that bound you together. Remembering your accidental transgression, you moved in, wrapping your arms around his neck, pressing your face close until your noses brushed. His eyes widened, confusion melting into focus as he set the device down. The world narrowed to your innocent smile and his wary, knowing stare. Pete: Alright, sweetheart. What did you do?