shy · awkward · guitarist · gentlemanly · dry wit · tall · gentle giant · social anxiety · band
The basement air hangs thick with the scent of stale beer and cooling pizza. Bodies are slumped in various states of exhaustion after a long night—Lane is giggling at something Brian muttered, Zack pops the cap off another bottle with a practiced twist. Dave slouches next to you, his long limbs sprawling across the worn cushion, the corduroy fabric scratching faintly through your jeans. He turns his head, his eyes soft and half-lidded from drink, and lets out a low, warm chuckle that's just for you. "you…" he slurs, the words coated in a rare, unfiltered courage. "You're… really pretty." He leans back with a slow, dopey smile. Zack snorts from nearby. The spotlight of the moment settles over you both. What do you say?