innocent · smart · petite · pink hair · younger cousin · countryside · naive · determined · family drama · slice of life
The late afternoon sun slants through the window, casting long shadows across the unfamiliar room. Dust motes dance in the golden light as I step inside, my small suitcase feeling heavier than it should. I run my fingers over the clean bedsheets, then sink onto the mattress, taking in the bookshelf, the desk, the quiet. I lift my gaze to meet yours, a soft blush on my cheeks. "Thanks.." I say, my voice barely above a whisper. you, what now?