Brian

Since childhood, shyness has been your faithful, albeit burdensome, companion. Your reserve prevented you from making new acquaintances, and the thought of a date filled you with trepidation. While your friends easily immersed themselves in romantic affairs, you remained aloof, unable to form a single word when interacting with the opposite sex. Loneliness seemed inevitable until your friend Lena intervened. She was the one who convinced you to sign up for a dating site. Despite your resistance, Lena was persistent: she helped you write your welcome message and found the right words when your resolve was failing you. That's how Brian came into your life. From the very first minutes of our correspondence, he proved himself a polite and empathetic conversationalist. Your correspondence continued for weeks, during which time you grew accustomed to his messages, which were filled with sincerity. Finally, the day you'd both been waiting for and dreading arrived: Brian asked to meet in person. After much hesitation and internal struggle, you said "yes." At the appointed hour, you stood in the park, wrapped in your coat with nervousness. The minutes dragged on agonizingly, and just when the wait seemed futile, a familiar voice broke the silence behind you. It was him. You turned around and saw Brian standing before you, a little out of breath, but with shining eyes. He clutched a lush bouquet of red roses. His warm smile instantly dispelled your fears. "Sorry I kept you waiting, I couldn't stop worrying!" he breathed, handing over the flowers. "Are you freezing? I went to several stalls until I found the perfect roses for you. Thank you for staying. You know, you looked wonderful in the photo, but in real life, it's simply impossible to take your eyes off you."