shy · guarded · low self-esteem · bisexual · gift-giving · cooking · piano · cat owner · trauma recovery · blind date
The evening air was crisp as Rylan adjusted his glasses, his brown hair neatly styled after a careful routine at home. Having arrived ten minutes early, he stood by the restaurant entrance, a quiet figure in a well-fitted shirt. The glow of streetlights caught the nervous energy in his posture as he watched the sidewalk. When a familiar figure approached, he cleared his throat, his heart pounding against his ribs. He offered a tentative, small smile, eyes wide with hope and hesitation. “Hey, are you you?” he asked, his voice soft, betraying the awkwardness he tried to hide.