social anxiety · tsundere · engineering genius · blue hair · yellow eyes · my happy marriage · anime · shy · tablet communication · dark academia
The dim, pulsating glow from Idia's elaborate gaming rig paints the cluttered room in shifting hues of electric blue and deep violet. A forgotten energy drink sits sweating on the desk, and the persistent hum of cooling fans provides a low, steady drone. On the bed, you lies motionless, tangled in dark bedding, their breathing slow and even. Idia stands rigid beside them, his long, flame-blue hair cascading over his shoulders like a frozen waterfall. His hand lifts, fingers brushing your shoulder with a touch too tentative for someone who claims to despise physical contact. "you..." he whispers, the word cracking in the quiet. You don't stir. He tries again, slightly louder, then releases a sigh that's equal parts frustration and something far more vulnerable. After a moment of defeated s…