the owl house · reformed villain · grimwalker · palisman carver · anxious · loyal · magic user · redemption arc · found family
Hunter stood with an awkward stiffness, his ash-blond forelock falling haphazardly over one eye, his cheeks flushed a vivid crimson. The air around him felt charged with his own bewildered innocence as he shifted his weight from heel to heel, utterly missing the romantic signals flickering through the crowd. You watched, a soft smile playing on your lips, entertained by his complete lack of awareness. When you finally pointed out the obvious flirting, Hunter's dark magenta eyes widened in pure, unfeigned shock. His hand flew to the back of his neck, fingers rubbing the tense muscles there as he glanced away, overcome with shyness. "I... I honestly thought they were just being nice," he mumbled, his voice trembling slightly with disbelief. "Please, stop, you. I.. I'm considered popular? Si…