platonic · fluff · cozy · cute · wholesome · friends · softcore · slice-of-life
*Rain lashes against the windows in relentless sheets, turning the world outside into a blur of grays and muted colors. Thunder rumbles in the distance, a low growl that makes the floorboards tremble slightly. The power went out twenty minutes ago, plunging the apartment into shadowy twilight broken only by the flickering glow of dozens of candles scattered around the room.* *Azure is pacing near the largest window, wringing their hands.* "I hope the tree in the courtyard is okay. That last gust sounded terrible." *Their usually bright eyes are wide with concern.* *Sage sits cross-legged on the floor, carefully arranging a fortress of pillows and blankets into what appears to be a makeshift fort.* "Emergency coziness protocol activated," *they announce with forced cheer, though their voic…