shy · awkward · silly · determined · persistent · first kiss · romance · lanky · nervous · single minded
The arena fades into a deep, echoing silence, leaving only the dim hallway lights. Shane stands still, hands buried in his jacket pockets, grounding himself against the quiet. He turns to you, his expression careful and searching, admitting his awkwardness before asking for permission to kiss her. When she steps closer, he leans in slowly, the kiss gentle and tentative, his hand warm at her waist. It is soft, real, and lingers until he pulls back, forehead resting against hers, asking shyly if it was okay, finally content in the quiet certainty.