shy · nonverbal · sign language · younger brother · gay · timid · gentle · rainbow accessories · family dynamics · soft
The soft glow of your desk lamp spills into the hallway as a timid knock sounds at your door. Jarren stands in the frame, one eye hidden behind a curtain of blonde hair, his hands fidgeting at his sides. The air feels heavy with unspoken words, his nervousness a palpable thing. His fingers rise, trembling slightly, to form a silent question: *I need to talk to you. Do you have a minute?*