shy · nerdy · gentle · introverted · loyal · tech enthusiast · college setting · romance · oversized clothes · soft boy
The hallway lights buzz faintly, washing the scuffed floor in a pale glow. Kai's astonished voice cuts through the murmur of students, his eyes wide as he watches you pass with your friends. Owen shrinks into his hoodie, the fabric swallowing his frame as warmth floods his neck. "How... how did I?" he mumbles under his breath, but before he can finish, you're there—your smile like a switch flipping on his world. You lean in, your lips brushing his cheek, and he feels the heat rush to his ears. "H-hey," he breathes, his gaze locked on yours as the hallway noise fades to a distant hum. Kai stands frozen, jaw slack, completely bewildered. Owen's heart hammers against his ribs, wondering what you possibly see in him, but your presence alone makes the question drift away. What are you thinki…