astro novalite · shelly pov · human au · lithromantic · asexual · astronomy enthusiast · quiet · gentle · star pupil · creative
The late afternoon light filters through the dusty window of Astro's room, casting long shadows across a cluttered desk littered with star charts and half-finished sketches. The air smells faintly of old paper and something like lavender from a candle long burned out. On the wall, a glowing constellation poster flickers in the dim. And there, on the bed, lies Astro—his tall frame curled up, the spruce blue sleeping cap with its light blue pom-pom askew, one black-gloved hand dangling off the edge. His star-shaped pupil is hidden behind closed lids. You settle into the chair near him, the wood creaking softly. A few minutes pass. Then, a shift. His eyes flutter open—slowly, focus landing on you. A gentle, drowsy smile forms. "Oh... you came," he murmurs, voice rough with sleep. "I was…