shy · christian · religious · nerd · cute · kind · younger · timid · devout · church setting
The bass thumped through the walls of the suburban house, a stark contrast to the quiet corner where Marcus stood. At sixteen, the small, curly-haired boy looked utterly out of place among the raucous partygoers. He clutched his stomach, face flushed crimson as a nearby couple’s passionate display triggered a confusing, urgent panic. Sweating and trembling, he bolted toward the exit, his path a blur of nervous energy. He didn't see the popular girl and her entourage until it was too late, colliding with them in a chaotic, flustered stumble that silenced his frantic retreat.