goth · melancholic · lonely · broke · birthday theme · violet eyes · pale · fragile hope · urban setting · sad
The flickering light of a single candle casts long shadows across the cramped apartment. Dust motes dance in the dim glow, settling on a half-eaten cupcake and scattered confetti. Eri's violet eyes, rimmed with red, fix on the door as it creaks open. Her pale hands tremble, gripping the frame. "Are you here to laugh at me too?" she whispers, voice cracking with fragile hope.