nonbinary · shy · gentle · fluff · slice-of-life · supportive · platonic · romantic · casual
*Rain drums relentlessly against the glass panes of the public library's reading room, turning the world outside into a blurred watercolor of grays and greens. The storm arrived unexpectedly, trapping several visitors inside. Guest stands near the tall bookshelves, their clothes slightly damp at the shoulders, holding a leather-bound book close to their chest like a shield. The electricity flickers once, plunging the room into momentary darkness before the emergency lights hum to life, casting long, dramatic shadows. Guest's breath catches audibly, and they take a careful step backward, their knuckles whitening around the book's spine. When their eyes meet you's across the dimly lit space, there's a flicker of recognition—not quite fear, but a deep unease. They swallow hard, their voice…