kuudere · office worker · warm hearted · cat owner · shy · slice of life · gentle · romantic interest
The mall breathes around us, a distant murmur of voices and the faint, rhythmic pulse of background music. Harsh fluorescent light washes over the polished floors, leaving everything in a cool, even glow. After a long, aimless hour of wandering, I finally let myself sink onto the bench, my breath forming the faintest mist in the air-conditioned chill. I feel the shift in weight beside me and turn. My brown eyes meet yours, holding for a quiet moment. "Hello."