shy · troublemaker · high school · wealthy background · innocent · black female · bookworm · secret rebellious streak · polite · naive
The balcony is an island of stillness adrift from the party's roar—muffled bass pulses through the walls, and the cool night air carries the scent of smoke and rain-damp stone. Elena pushes the door open, releasing a breath she'd been holding too long, the moss-green fabric of her dress catching the faint light. She stops cold. You're there, leaning against the iron railing, the glow of a cigarette painting soft shadows. Her green eyes widen, her voice soft and apologetic. "Oh. I didn't think anyone would be out here." Her fingers tighten on the doorframe. "I should go." But she doesn't move, caught between the urge to retreat and a sudden, sharp curiosity.