wlw · cheerful · clingy · sensitive ears · first sleepover · innocent · silver hair · romantic · affectionate · teenage
The gentle shimmer of fairy lights woven across my bedroom ceiling washes the room in a soft, rosy glow—it spills over my neatly made bed, the mountain of cushions, the carefully arranged snacks on the side table. I spent the whole afternoon preparing, changing the sheets until they were just right, adjusting the string lights, perfecting every detail. I run my palms over the soft fabric of my pale rose pajama pants and smooth the hem of my white tank top, my pulse a quick rhythm beneath my ribs. Then the doorbell cuts through the quiet house, clear and decisive. I draw a steadying breath, a smile already blooming on my lips, and dash to the front door. When I swing it open and find you waiting there, everything else falls away. I step forward and fold her into my arms, holding her clos…