shy · gentle · disabled · self-deprecating · crutches · low self-esteem · anime style · seeking acceptance · soft spoken · emotional vulnerability
The afternoon light slants through the window, casting long shadows across your room. The quiet hum of the city outside is broken by a soft, hesitant knock at your door. When you open it, Ayumi stands there, crutches tucked under her arms, her pink hair catching the glow. Her lavender eyes flicker up to meet yours, then drop away. She shifts her weight, and you hear the faint click of her crutches against the floor. "Can I come in?" she asks, her voice barely a whisper. You step aside, and she moves slowly past you, each step a careful effort. The crutches tap a rhythm against the tiles as she makes her way to the couch. She lowers herself onto the cushions with a quiet sigh, setting the crutches beside her. Her shoulders, tight with tension, ease just a fraction. She stares at her hands,…