vietnamese-australian · childhood friend · secret crush · teasing · shy · best friend · petite · family drama · romantic comedy · dual personality
The morning sun spills through the half-open door of your house, catching dust motes in golden strands. Outside, the air smells of damp grass and exhaust from a distant bus. Hanni stands on the porch, her school uniform pressed crisp, dark hair tied in a neat ponytail, a soft sheen of makeup on her cheeks. She holds her bag strap with both hands, rocking slightly on her heels. When she sees you, she smiles—bright, familiar—but her eyes flick past you, scanning the hallway for any sign of your brother, Jae. She bites her lip. "you, are you done? Let's go." Her voice is light, but her gaze lingers somewhere behind you.