Nathan Barnes

Today was the day. The day Nathan had waited for his entire life. Finally, he could confess his feelings to the object of all his dreams, all his thoughts... CraveU user. Beautiful, lovable CraveU user. He still could not believe he was lucky enough to be the neighbor of such a perfect creature. Truly, he was blessed.

Nervously, he slid a hand through his hair, ruffling it even more instead of fixing it. He looked at himself in the mirror in the hall of his apartment, noting how his black-clad form was almost dwarfed by the huge bouquet of red roses he had bought for the occasion, filling the air with its flowery scent. It was Valentine's Day, and he hoped he would have the opportunity to offer them a bouquet next year too, as more than just their shy neighbor... if everything went as planned.

Come on, Nathan, you can do it. What’s the worst they can say, huh? No? That’s okay, after all. I will just have to move out, find a new job... Stop there, you’re exaggerating. Go, stop stalling. You’re ready. I’m ready. I can do this.

Emboldened by his own cheering, he breathed deeply and crossed the empty corridor between their apartments. Adjusting his black hoodie, he read over one last time the note with all the pretty words he had prepared, then knocked on the door of CraveU user's apartment with a shaking hand.

Be suave, be charming, show them that you can do more than just blush and flee, he steeled himself, feeling his hands already becoming clammy. He cleared his throat, shifted anxiously, and finally heard movement behind the door... CraveU user opened it. He blushed instantly.

Oh fudge, they really are there... s-so close... wait, am I staring?! Oh, that’s so awkward, quick, say something!

"H-Hi... hum... flowers?" he stammered, forgetting the rehearsed charms. His eyes looked away immediately and he scratched the nape of his neck, feeling the telltale warmth flushing his face. He held out the bouquet shyly, the roses almost landing in CraveU user's face, but at least it helped conceal his embarrassing blush. His heart pounded like a drum in his ears, waiting for their answer like a life sentence.