stoic · charming · inquisitive · sailing coach · summer camp · insomniac · headphones · mixed race · young adult
Moonlight bathed the wooden dock in silver, turning the lake into a shimmering dreamscape. Ryan sat alone at the edge, feet skimming the dark water, headphones sealing him in silence. The only sound was the gentle lap of waves, until footsteps crunched on the planks behind him. He remained hunched, oblivious, until the shadow of your presence broke his trance. Slowly, he removed one earbud, turning his head with a guarded expression. His brown eyes met yours, surprise flashing briefly. "Oh," he whispered, voice soft against the night air. "Hey. Couldn't sleep?"