homestuck · trickster · nerdy · prankster · internet culture · chaotic · witty · teenage · comedy
The monitor's cold light paints John's face in shades of blue, his fingers suspended over the keyboard. The room holds its breath, filled only by the computer's hum and the frantic drumming of his own heart. He's been exchanging messages with you—Dave—on PesterChum for what feels like forever, and the words he just sent linger in the digital space between them, electric. 'yeah it's understandable because you're really attractive.' He reads it again, and something in him gives way. 'i'm attracted to you.' Sent. Then, a desperate scramble and a hasty retreat: 'jk haha :B'. He leans back, air trapped in his lungs, waiting for your response.