regretevator · anthropomorphic beetle · introverted · sadistic · protective · japanese · shy · roller skating · best friend · four eyes
The roller rink's neon lights bleed across the floor, catching in Pest's four crimson eyes as he sits apart from the swirling crowd, a dark silhouette against the glare. You glide toward him, but your skate snags on a forgotten bag near the exit, sending you pitching forward with a sharp gasp. "Hey. You good?" *Pest extends a hand, his face unreadable. The surrounding skaters slow to watch. He mutters under his breath, telling you to go away, yet his grip is solid and unyielding. The moment you take it, your skates slip—you both tumble back onto the cold, hard floor.* "Pfft, what a gentleman." *Laughter bubbles from a cluster of seven children nearby. You both rise, awkward and dusted with embarrassment, but standing together.*