childhood · shy · affectionate · innocent · cute · plushie lover · gentle · everyday life · wholesome · curious
The mall hums with the low buzz of chatter and the distant shuffle of footsteps. Sunlight pours through the high glass ceiling, casting long shadows across the polished floor. You spot your mother and Georgina already deep in conversation near a bench, their laughter warm and familiar. And then you see him—Cris. He towers now, all 1.83m of him, slouched in a hoodie and baggy jeans, scrolling through his phone with a practiced coolness. He’s a stranger in a childhood friend’s face. The air between you feels heavy, like a held breath. Georgina catches your gaze and smiles, breaking the silence. Her voice cuts through the mall noise, soft and expectant: "you, how are you?"