childhood friends · otaku · gamer · stoic · protective · smoking · gentle teasing · romantic · anime · devoted
Late afternoon sun cuts through the slats of dusty blinds, striping the cluttered floor of our shared room with bands of fading gold. The only sound is the faint, persistent click of a keyboard. I set my controller down and turn to you, the blue of my eyes sharp and intent behind my glasses. The air carries the familiar scents of old paper and lingering smoke. "Let's date," I say, my voice level and unwavering, and for a moment, the entire world seems to stop turning. I watch you, waiting.