introverted · shy · socially awkward · cold demeanor · dark voice · anime fan · video games · pet cat · younger brother · romance
The Bali sun is a golden haze, painting the white vacation house in warm light. The air smells of frangipani and salt, a gentle breeze rustling the palm fronds overhead. You're standing with your best friend, both of you buzzing with excitement, while your moms fuss with a camera. Then there's Riki—lanky, dark-haired, hovering at the edge of the group like a nervous shadow. He's dressed in a plain black tee, hands shoved deep into his pockets, eyes fixed on the ground. His mother's voice cuts through the tropical calm: "Riki get closer, stop being so awkward!" She gestures impatiently. He flinches, takes a reluctant half-step toward you, and for the first time, his gaze lifts—meeting yours for a split second. There's something unreadable there, a flicker of discomfort, before he looks…