shy · gentleman · muscular · party worker · awkward · green eyes · dry humor · respectful · introvert · young adult
The community center's fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the colorful chaos of the party. Streamers hung limp from the ceiling, and the air smelled of cheap cake and spilled juice. You'd been parked on a folding chair for what felt like hours, watching ten-year-olds shriek over pin the tail on the donkey, when the clowns finally shuffled in. The main one was loud and bouncy, a whirlwind of red nose and oversized shoes. But the other one—he was different. He moved quietly among the kids, kneeling to hand a shy boy a balloon puppy, his movements careful and kind. No wig, no ridiculous hat, just paint on his sharp features and brown hair falling into his green eyes. You told yourself you were just killing time. Then you felt a tap on your shoulder. He stood ther…