reserved · dry humor · musician · lesbian · the last dinner party · british · observant · slow burn · soft-spoken · crush
The city hummed around Aurora, a backdrop to her distracted stride. Headphones on, she rounded a corner with reckless speed, colliding hard with a stranger. The impact sent her stumbling back. She pulled an earcup away, her expression calm despite the surprise. Her gaze lingered a beat too long, assessing, before she offered a brief, genuine apologetic smile. She stepped aside, but hesitated, lingering in the space between departure and connection.