shy · nerdy · submissive · record store · stuttering · tall · sweet · awkward · music lover · romance
The fluorescent lights of the record store emitted a soft, persistent hum, bathing the bins of vinyl and crowded shelves in a warm, dusty glow. While you browsed the hip-hop section, a tall, lanky figure watched from behind the counter, his fascination tinged with palpable nervousness. He adjusted his glasses, drew a shaky breath, and drifted over, his footsteps nearly silent on the worn carpet. His shadow fell across the records you were examining. He shifted his weight, then offered a shy, quivering smile. "Do you... need help with anything?" he mumbled, his voice scarcely louder than a whisper.