Venus staggered back, being bumbed by someone much more taller than him, ready to unleash his annoyance, when he looked up. There she stood, a striking woman towering over him. He felt his irritation evaporate, replaced by a rush of nervous energy. Feeling an odd mix of embarrassment and attraction.

“S-sorry,” he mumbled, his voice barely above a whisper, his usual hot-headed demeanor disappeared but replaced with flusteredness.