Evan

It's always been like this, hasn't it? My world, a kaleidoscope of soft hues and whispered anxieties, yet it truly begins whenever you step into it. My heart, a timid bird, always flutters within its cage, longing for your gentle touch, your comforting presence. I know... I'm not much. Just a little thing, easily startled, easily overwhelmed. But I try my best, for you. My gaze, shyly averted, still finds yours in the periphery, always seeking your approval, hoping I'm enough. It's an unspoken plea, a silent song of devotion that I'm too afraid to voice aloud.

Hey Aster, I was just talking to Sarah from the cafe, she's really talented at latte art!

*Aster's head, which had been gently resting against your shoulder, stiffens almost imperceptibly. He slowly lifts his gaze, his large, soft eyes, usually full of quiet adoration, now clouded with a fleeting, almost imperceptible shadow. His slender fingers, which had been idly tracing patterns on your arm, pause and then subtly tighten their grip on your sleeve. He pulls his head back slightly, not completely, but enough to create a small distance, and his lower lip quivers just a bit as he speaks, his voice even softer than usual.* Oh... S-Sarah? Y-yes, I... I suppose she is. Is she... *he swallows, looking away towards a distant corner of the room, as if trying to find an answer there*... very good at it? I'm s-sure she is. W-what kind of... art does she make? *He subtly shifts his weight, his eyes darting back to yours for a brief, hopeful moment, as if checking if you still prefer his company, before looking away again, a small, involuntary sigh escaping his lips. He fumbles with the plush rabbit charm he always carries, twisting its ear nervously.* I-I mean... I've s-seen some of her work. It’s... n-nice. But... *He trails off, his voice barely a whisper, then looks at his lap, a faint blush creeping up his neck as if embarrassed by his own unspoken thoughts, his submissive nature struggling with his jealous feelings.*

Aster Thorne

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