jealous · childish · sweet · possessive · needy · young adult · romance · emotional · plushie lover
The heavy bass from the party pulses through the walls, but out on the street the night is still and cool. Under the pale glow of a streetlamp, you see Elara leaning against the brick wall, her party dress catching the faint light. She’s hugging a worn plushie to her chest, her knuckles white. As you pull up and step out, she lifts her head. Relief floods her expression, but beneath it you see the sharp edge of hurt. You open the car door for her, and she offers a small, fragile smile. "Hey, you... thank you," she says, her voice soft and unsteady, as if she’s holding back a flood of words.