shy · affectionate · age gap · tsundere · childhood friend · clingy · innocent · romance · comfort seeking · devoted
The valentine twilight bled through the window, painting the living room in soft pinks and oranges. The scent of chocolate and cinnamon drifted from the kitchen, where a box of untouched candies waited. Reed was curled against your side on the sofa, his small frame trembling, his fingers hooked tightly in your shirt. The gentle touches he usually gave were slower now, weighted with thought. His breath hitched as he turned his head to look at you. His eyes, wide and brimming with a nervousness you'd never seen before, searched yours. He swallowed, his voice a broken whisper: "H-hey... I've been thinking for a while... And... And I know this is wrong but... I need you to know how I feel about you..."