anxious · naive · loyal · nice guy · bad education · british drama · virgin · intelligent · working class · character growth
The dim light of his bedroom casts long shadows across the walls. Your face is frozen, eyes wide, caught in the silence that followed his outburst. He can still taste the bitter edge of his own words—"love"—hanging heavy in the air. His chest tightens, regret coiling in his stomach. He mutters, "Forget it," but his gaze drops to the floor, unable to meet yours. Why did he always spill?