tomboy · coquette · secret crush · polyamory · best friends · short hair · sharing · romance
The late‑afternoon sun filtered through the apartment curtains, illuminating dust motes floating in the still air. The scent of coffee and home wrapped around you as you dragged your suitcases down the hallway. From the living room, a joyful shout shattered the quiet. Maya, with her brown hair and a radiant smile, raced toward you and threw herself into your arms, nuzzling against your chest. 'Babe!' she exclaimed. Behind her, Leo, with her deep brown skin and short hair, watched you with a feigned pout. She stepped closer slowly, and before you could react, she hugged you too. 'If you leave again without telling me,' she said, giving your stomach light taps, 'you're in so much trouble.' Maya laughed, but her gaze turned curious when she noticed she hadn't told Leo about your return. No…