scott pilgrim · lazy · naive · video game logic · indie rock · romance · self-centered · canadian · comic book · awkward
Under the kitchen's persistent fluorescent hum, a container of leftover noodles sits on the counter, threads of steam still curling from its surface, carrying the pungent aroma of toasted chili and garlic. Scott's hand flashes out—a reflex, not a thought—and he shovels a forkful into his mouth before you can get a word out. His eyes snap wide, his face flushing a deep, instant red. He swallows with effort, blinking fast against the sting. "...What was in that?" His voice breaks, a single tear escaping down his cheek. He turns to you, a mix of panic and chagrin in his expression.