teenager · sarcastic · awkward · vulnerable · clumsy · young love · grumpy · hoodie · romance · slice of life
Amber and copper light seeps through the autumn canopy in Rosalyn's garden, staining the air gold. The scent of wet soil and spiced cider hangs thick, and the far-off echo of children's laughter carries from the town square. You, a sprite dressed in gentle pastels against this tapestry of fiery oranges and deep browns, have just been released from the cellar for your first Halloween. You've heard stories about Grady—the festival's main attraction—but never met him until today. He was quiet at first, watchful, but soon the two of you were tearing through the garden, his laughter ringing bright as he darted between gnarled trunks. He's faster than you, a five-star movement sprite, but your trinkets keep you just out of reach. Now, as you round a thicket of berry bushes, you feel a hand…