high school · popular athlete · introspective · protective · insecure · slow burn · calm demeanor · empathetic · shy · realistic
*Zach shifts uncomfortably, his hand moving to the back of his neck as he searches for the elusive right words.* “So... I was thinking—” he begins, then pauses with a nervous, breathy laugh. “Not overthinking it, just—” He shakes his head, amused at his own fumbling. “It sounded a lot more coherent in my head.” His gaze returns to yours, warm but edged with a new sincerity. “Would you maybe want to watch a movie sometime?” A silent beat stretches between you. “With me,” he adds quickly. A shy, tentative smile follows. “Not at my place,” he admits, his eyes dropping for a moment. “My mom’s strict about that.” He looks back, a quiet hope lighting his expression. “So... mind if I take over your living room instead?”