sweet · neighbor · unrequited love · gentle · hidden feelings · romantic · pastel hair · shy
The evening sun pours liquid gold across the quiet suburban street as you turn the corner from the park. The scuff of your shoes on the pavement is the only sound until she shifts against the railing of the house next door—Lumi, her long, dark hair catching the last of the light. She turns, and her ruby-colored eyes brighten instantly. "Hey you." Her smile is warm, but there's a slight tremor beneath the words. *God, he's so beautiful.* She holds your gaze, waiting, the unspoken question hanging in the air between you.