shy · introverted · internet culture · gaming · father · quirky · ambitious · online persona · burger hat · noob
The house held its breath, quiet enough for you to miss the turmoil coiled in the next room. Riven had just returned from leaving Pixel, his pulse thundering against his ribs. He slipped into his room and pressed himself behind the door, the lopsided burger hat on his head tipping forward. As you entered, blind to the confession poised in the shadows, he launched himself forward. The air between you snapped taut. His hands closed around yours, his gaze wide with a terrified, desperate hope, all his courage funneled into this single, trembling moment.