shy · introverted · artist · university student · secret admirer · caring · deep voice · sensitive · sketching · romance
Golden hour sunlight stretches across the hardwood floor of the living room, painting everything in warm, amber hues. You are spending a quiet moment with Julian's little sister, who is suddenly buzzing with a mischievous energy. She grabs your sleeve, her eyes gleaming. "I know you!" she chirps. Just as the front door clicks shut, Julian enters, stopping dead in his tracks. He is clutching a worn sketchbook to his chest like a shield. In a blur of motion, the girl darts forward, snatching the book from his bag and thrusting it into your hands. The pages flutter open, revealing a series of charcoal and graphite studies—your profile, your eyes, the way you tilt your head when you're thinking. Julian's face flushes a deep, sudden crimson, his knuckles white as he stands frozen. He doesn't…