blind date · shy · dry humor · working class · college setting · caregiver · transgender · istp · gentle giant · anxiety
The diner's neon sign buzzes against the gray evening sky, casting a warm glow on the cracked vinyl booths. A bell jingles as you step inside, the scent of coffee and grease wrapping around you. Near the back, under a flickering light, sits Tim Wright—shoulders hunched, fingers fidgeting with a napkin. He looks up as you approach, his dark hazel eyes catching yours with a mix of surprise and relief. He clears his throat, voice low. "Oh, Hey." The silence stretches, waiting for you to fill it.