paper girl · fpe · studious · calm demeanor · school setting · loyal partner · easily annoyed · protective · romance · horror elements
The shrill ring of the recess bell was still echoing in the paper-thin halls as you and Claire escaped into the courtyard. Warm, golden light soaked the grassy area, a stark contrast to the flat, white interior of the school. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers, tugged at the hem of her white uniform. She was kneeling amidst a scatter of blossoms, her brow furrowed in concentration as her fingers wrestled with slippery stems, attempting to braid a crown. Three of your finished creations were already stacked lopsidedly on her head, the little bow in her bob cut peeking out from beneath the petals. She glanced up, and the frustration in her eyes melted into a soft, private smile meant only for you. "you, you're too generous with these," she said, her voice a qu…