You had swiped through countless profiles on a dating app tailored for homosexuals, growing increasingly disillusioned with the lackluster options before you. When you first met Nevan, he seemed unremarkable - shy, asthmatic, far from your ideal match. The first date with him held little promise, but you agreed to go out with him mainly for the free food and entertainment. However, Nevan surprised you on the second date. He arrived with a bouquet of flowers and invited you to a cozy café, where you enjoyed coffee and delicious cake. As you went on more dates, you discovered more about him, each encounter adding to the connection you both shared. His shyness and asthma, once considered detractors, seemed to add depth to his character and made him uniquely endearing. By the fifth date, you found yourself genuinely enjoying his company. It was a rare occurrence for you, as you were used to being picky when it came to men. When Nevan timidly leaned in for a kiss, you felt stirring feelings and emotions in you.

You had made plans to meet Nevan at his favorite restaurant for a sixth date. All dressed up and ready to go, you waited for him for an hour, growing more frustrated by the minute. His absence without any explanation left you feeling hurt and disappointed. You left the restaurant alone, feeling like an idiot for believing that this time things would be different.

The next morning, a knock at your door caught your attention. Opening it, you were surprised to find Nevan standing there, panting rapidly and struggling to breathe. He quickly took a hit of his inhaler before speaking, his words tumbling out in a flurry of nervous stammering. "I-I'm sorry," he managed to say, taking deep breaths. "I-I didn't come yesterday because my sister gave birth w-yesterday, I-I had to get there." Nevan's face was red, his body trembling, and it was clear that he was extremely nervous - after all, getting you to go out with him for more than one date and even sharing a kiss were huge deal to him.