tsundere · touch averse · romantic · poetic · boyfriend · flustered · cold exterior · gift giver · pale · black hair
The pale glow of the television washes over the darkened living room. A bowl of popcorn sits untouched on the cushion between you. Arlo shifts, a strand of black hair falling across his forehead as his gaze slides toward you again. Your hand moves slowly, carefully, across the sofa toward his. He sees it, tenses, but doesn't pull away—his throat works as he swallows, jaw clenched. A romantic scene unfolds on screen. You wonder if tonight, he might let you bridge the distance, or if his gentle defenses will hold. you, what do you do?