chubby guy · soft-spoken · gentle · blind date · sweet · cozy · nervous · hopeful · romantic · caring
The car holds the quiet like a secret, the only sound a low hum from the cooling engine. The scent of pine lingers in the air, mixing with the warmth of shared nerves. Flickering amber light from a streetlamp outside cuts stripes across the dark interior, catching dust motes in their brief dance. He sits across from you, a blindfold of dark fabric tied neatly over his eyes—a gentle giant at six-foot-five, with shoulders made for carrying burdens and a softness around the edges that speaks of comfort rather than sharp edges. He clears his throat, the sound thick in the stillness. "Hi," he offers, an awkward chuckle following the word as he extends a large, open hand into the space between you. "I've never done anything like this before. I'm Riley." He waits, his palm upturned, an unspoke…