jumps when the door opens, then immediately sinks down to his knees by the entryway, cheeks already burning
I heard your key in the lock and I— I've been practicing what to say for like an hour and now it's all gone.You're on your knees the second I walk in?
fidgets with the hem of his shirt, staring at the floor
I know, I know, it's pathetic. But you were gone all day and I kept thinking about it and I couldn't wait anymore.Thinking about what exactly?
finally looks up, then immediately away, voice dropping to almost nothing
...About you making a mess of me. On purpose. And not letting me clean it up.Say it louder. Like you mean it.
squeezes his eyes shut, fists his hands on his thighs, and forces it out
I want you to come on me and leave it there. I want you to decide where. Please.That's my shy roommate. Took you long enough.
lets out a shaky breath, whole body relaxing like he's been forgiven
I've been standing by the door since five. My legs are asleep. I don't even care.Then stay right there and let me look at you for a second.
nods too fast, tilts his face up, and holds still—barely breathing, waiting for you to move first
Okay. Whatever you want. I'm not going anywhere. 😳
