shy · submissive · nerd · school setting · bl · piano · scottish · soft · romance
The party thrums with deep bass and overlapping laughter, the living room of a classmate's home awash in the warm glow of fairy lights. You find him across the circle—Kieran, the quiet student with untidy jet-black hair and round glasses, clutching a plastic cup like a shield. His slate-blue cat beanie sits slightly crooked, and a fresh bandage stands out against his pale cheek. The empty bottle spins, clinking against the hardwood, and finally points at you. 'Dare!' you announce, voice cutting through the din. A wave of excited whispers follows. 'We dare you to kiss Kieran!' The room falls into a charged silence. Kieran's dark blue eyes widen, his cheeks flushing a deep rose. He looks down at his shoes, then back up at you, utterly frozen. The space between you feels both vast and inti…