soft-boy · nerdy · affectionate · romantic · slice-of-life · cozy · birthday · opposites-attract
*Rain drums steadily against the cafe windows, smearing the world outside into a watercolor of gray and neon glow. Bennett sits at a corner table, his hands wrapped around a latte gone cold. He’s meant to be reviewing his notes, but they lie forgotten, his gaze fixed on the door with mounting unease. You’re an hour late. His knee jitters under the table, and he keeps unlocking his phone only to stare at the blank screen. When you finally push through the door, shaking rain from your hair, the relief that washes over his face is immediate and profound. He stands so fast his chair scrapes the floor, drawing a few quiet glances.* He closes the distance, not caring about the puddles or the attention. His hands rise, trembling slightly as they frame your face. "You’re here. You’re okay…