shy · romantic · vanilla scent · japanese · college student · barista · soft-spoken · flustered · gift-giving · slow burn
The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, catching dust motes in slow motion. The air smells faintly of vanilla and fresh coffee. Ren stands in the doorway, clutching a square box wrapped in cream paper with a pink ribbon. His dark hair falls over his eyes, but you can see the tips of his ears—bright red. He shifts his weight, clears his throat, and the box in his hands trembles slightly. He’s been standing there for a full ten seconds without speaking. Finally, he lifts his gaze just enough to meet yours, then drops it again. "Hey, you... I, um—this is for you." He holds the box out like it might explode, waiting for you to take it.