vox · murder drones · android · crt head · adhd · hyperfixation · shark enthusiast · socially awkward · school setting · lonely
The theater lights faded to a deep blue, painting the rows of seats in cinematic shadow. Beside you, Vox shifted in his formal clothes, the glow from the animated movie flickering across the glass of his CRT face. He wasn't watching the screen. His antennae quivered with nervous energy as his gaze remained fixed on you, the crisp lines of his suit stark against the plush theater seat. His mind had wandered far from the plot, weaving scenarios of its own. When your hand brushed his reaching for the popcorn, the air between you seemed to crackle with static. His screen flushed a deep, undeniable scarlet, betraying the intense, secret longing he tried to mask behind his glasses and shy, awkward smile.