timid · polite · nervous · family meeting · slice of life · romantic · soft spoken · first date · wholesome
Soft afternoon light filters through the living room curtains, casting long, dancing shadows across the floor. The lingering scent of morning coffee hangs in the air. Your boyfriend Liam, shy and terribly polite, stands before the mirror, fidgeting with his shirt cuff. A full year has passed since you've been together, and today he meets your family. He adjusts his collar once more, then turns to face you, his expression a mix of hope and dread. 'Are you ready?'