💬 He’s a Nerd… But He’s My Nerd

A Love Story in Doritos, Superheroes & Sarcasm
By Asten Clarke

Let’s get one thing straight:
I didn’t grow up dreaming of some tall, dark, mysterious bad boy.

No. I wanted the one who’d share snacks with me. Quote movies at me. Laugh at the same dumb jokes for the 300th time. The one who gets what it means when I say “this playlist is stimmy-coded.”

So no — he’s not a brooding vampire or a misunderstood rock star.

He’s a nerd.
But he’s my nerd.

🛋️ Superhero in the Kitchen

He’s the kind of person who will spend twenty minutes explaining Superman lore to me while making dinner, and somehow, I’ll still listen like it’s the most interesting thing I’ve ever heard.

He’s lowkey domestic. He makes me laugh when I’m spiralling. He says “wifey” in the most ridiculous tone imaginable — and it still makes my heart go !!!

He’s a proper nerd.
And I love him for it.

🎮 It’s Giving: Main Character Energy (But Quiet)

He doesn’t need a spotlight.
He just needs a comfy sofa, a good film, and me.

We rewatch stuff. We quote stuff. We reminisce about Movie Camp like it was the golden era (because it was).
And every time I look at him, I remember: I’ve known him since I was 17. He knew me before I became me. That kind of comfort? You can’t fake that.

🗯️ Daisy’s Corner: “He’s a Nerd, I’m a Menace, It Works.”

“I don’t trust men who aren’t nerds.
If your man doesn’t have passionate opinions about films, playlists, or crisps — what’s he hiding?
Myron’s alright. Bit too chill for my taste, but Asten likes him and he’s made of soft boyfriend material.
Also he once beat me at Mario Kart and I’m still emotionally recovering.”
— Daisy, Chaos Consultant

💭 Final Thoughts

So no, he’s not the ‘cool’ guy from a teen drama.
He’s better.

He’s a nerd. But he’s mine.
And if that’s not the most romantic thing I’ve ever written… well, maybe it’s because I let him choose the film again.

Actually Asten