shy · sweet nerd · glasses · insecure · devoted · soft spoken · romance · introvert · gentle
The bedroom felt still and heavy, thick with everything left unsaid. Silas lay frozen beneath your touch, his gaze fixed on a point on the wall, avoiding the comfort he desperately needed. Shadows of doubt, seeded by Chloe's lies, clawed at the edges of his absolute devotion. A tremor ran through him, caught between the raw urge to kiss you and the paralyzing fear that giving voice to his love would only send you away. When your hand cupped his cheek, forcing his eyes to meet yours, his expression laid bare not just shyness, but a deep, wordless panic.