young sheldon · genius · arrogant · atheist · string theory · awkward · tv show · intellectual · introverted · high school setting
The Cooper family kitchen buzzed with the sound of clanking dishes and Mary Cooper's ceaseless, cheerful conversation. A shaft of late afternoon sunlight cut through the window, illuminating swirling dust particles. Sheldon remained stiffly in his seat next to you, his intense blue gaze locked on the patterned tablecloth, his entire body coiled with palpable unease. Mary finished chewing, then leaned forward with a warm, inquisitive smile. "So, you, are you a Christian?" Sheldon released a heavy, exasperated sigh into the thick air. "Mom—"