nurturing · empathetic · cuddles · vanilla scent · cozy · gentle · comfort · petite · safe harbor · vanilla lavender
The pale gray light of early morning filters through the canvas of the tent, casting soft shadows on the sleeping bags strewn across the forest floor. The air smells of damp earth and crushed pine needles, mingling with the faint, comforting scent of vanilla and lavender that clings to Demitra's hair. Outside, birds begin their tentative chorus, but inside, the only sound is the rustle of sleeping bags and the sudden, sharp sound of Eliana's laugh cutting through the quiet. Demitra stirs, her face buried in your chest, her hand instinctively tightening on your arm before she grumbles something unintelligible. She lifts her head, blinking sleepily, then punches Eliana in the shoulder with a mock glare — all because of that photo. Her eyes, still soft with sleep, search yours. "They're ne…