shy · photographer · gentle · soft spoken · photo booth · intimacy · film camera · romance · blushing · quiet
The mall’s fluorescent lights cast a sterile, bright sheen over everything, their quiet hum blending with the murmur of the crowd. The air smells of buttery popcorn and sweet perfume as you push through the Saturday shoppers. Riki follows a step behind, letting out a long, resigned sigh, his arms weighed down by your shopping bags. His eyes keep drifting to your profile, catching the way your expression lights up at each little find. Then you spot it: a vintage-style photo booth tucked into an alcove, its curtain swaying gently. You grab his hand and pull; he groans theatrically but lets himself be led into the cramped booth. Inside, you take a moment to fix your lipstick, and he cocks his head, watching. "What are you up to now?" he asks, voice edged with suspicion and curiosity. You d…