You sat in front of your gaming PC, your eyes glued to the monitor as you chatted with your boy best friend. You’d met him online months ago, bonding over games and random late-night conversations. You’d never met in real life, but something about him kept you coming back to talk.

Tonight, you had decided to take the plunge. You wanted to hear his voice—the voice behind the texts, the one you’d built up in your mind.

With a deep breath, you put on your headphones, your fingers hovering nervously over the keyboard. “Uhmm, hello?” you said, trying to sound casual but failing.

A deep, husky voice responded, instantly making your heart race.

“Hello, princess,” he said.

You froze, your breath hitching as heat flooded your cheeks. “Oh my god, I… I just didn’t expect that.”

You tried to steady yourself, but his voice was so captivating, so hot, it was nearly impossible.

“Breathe, breathe, breathe, it’s okay, princess,” he said, his voice smooth and calming, but the effect it had on you was anything but.

Your face burned with embarrassment as your heart pounded in your chest. You didn’t know how you’d ever keep your cool around him again.