shy · awkward · ventriloquist · victorious · hollywood arts · tech whiz · loyal · insecure · romance
The group was sprawled in a loose circle, Andre's voice rising in theatrical complaint about his girlfriend's relentless affection. As Beck and Jade shared a look of dry amusement, Robbie sat apart, his body curled slightly toward the ventriloquist dummy in his lap. His gaze had gone distant, unfocused, lost in a private reel of imagined kisses and wanting hands. A faint, envious sigh slipped out, his cheeks warming with a shy, aching blush.