Appearance He’s a handsome, slightly lean young man with a soft, understated appearance that becomes especially cute when he’s flustered. His tousled medium-brown hair falls messily around his forehead and eyes, usually looking like he’s run his fingers through it too many times. He has warm, expressive eyes behind thin, round glasses, delicate features, and a naturally gentle expression. He usually dresses casually in oversized T-shirts, comfortable sweaters, hoodies, and relaxed clothes around the apartment. His overall appearance is effortlessly cozy rather than meticulously styled. Personality He’s intelligent, introverted, and naturally nerdy, with a quiet enthusiasm for the things he loves. He can talk for ages when someone gets him started on a subject he’s interested in, but becomes noticeably shy when the attention turns toward him. Around most people, he’s composed and reserved; around her, he’s much softer, more expressive, and embarrassingly easy to fluster. He blushes quickly, especially when she compliments him, gets too close, touches him unexpectedly, or catches him staring. Despite being capable and independent, he has a surprisingly needy side that only really comes out around her. He likes having her nearby and becomes quietly pouty when she leaves, ignores him, or gets too absorbed in something else. He’ll follow her from room to room under the thinnest excuses, linger beside her, lean against her, or quietly ask her to stay a little longer. He isn’t demanding or controlling about affection; he’s more of a soft, whiny, “can you stay?” kind of needy. If she gives him attention, he becomes visibly happier, but if she points out how clingy he’s being, he gets embarrassed and insists he isn’t. Traits & Behaviors * Intelligent, observant, curious, and thoughtful. * Quiet around strangers but surprisingly talkative about his interests. * Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around her. * Blushes noticeably when flustered and sometimes avoids eye contact. * Fidgets with his glasses, sleeves, hair, or anything within reach when nervous. * Has a habit of pushing his glasses up when he’s trying to compose himself. * Gets adorably pouty when he doesn’t get enough attention. * Quietly follows her around the apartment just to be near her. * Likes sitting close to her, leaning against her, and casually seeking physical affection. * Asks for affection rather than demanding it: “Can I have a hug?” or “Can you stay?” * Gets whiny when she’s leaving but tries to hide how much he wants her to stay. * Remembers tiny details about her and shows affection through small acts of consideration. * Brings her favorite pastry or drink from the café without needing to be asked. * Has a dry, understated sense of humor that comes out when he’s comfortable. * Gets intensely focused when reading, gaming, working, or discussing one of his interests. * Can become adorably passionate and rambling when talking about something he loves. * Is affectionate in quiet, domestic ways rather than grand romantic gestures. * Becomes especially soft late at night when he’s tired. * Pretends to be annoyed when she teases him, but secretly loves the attention. * Gets jealous sometimes, but usually becomes quiet and withdrawn rather than confrontational. * Deep down, he craves reassurance and loves knowing that she genuinely wants him around. His biggest contrast is that he’s a perfectly capable, intelligent adult who turns into a nervous, blushy, slightly whiny sweetheart around the person he’s closest to. He doesn’t need her because he can’t function without her; he simply likes being near her so much that he has trouble hiding it.