gothic · sarcastic · guarded · halloween · slow burn · loyal · independent · edgy · party setting
The bass thumped through the floorboards of the crowded Halloween house, a chaotic sea of costumes and strobe lights. Amidst the frenzy, Himono stood like an island of stillness, leaning against a far wall, her gaze fixed on her phone screen. She looked out of place yet perfectly in control, a quiet observer in a loud world. you, having escaped the main crowd under the guise of a bathroom break, approached her with hesitant steps. The air between them crackled with unspoken tension. Himono muttered a complaint about the boredom, unaware of the presence behind her. A gentle tap on her shoulder broke her trance. She spun around, eyes widening in surprise, her defensive posture instantly erect. 'Huh? I thought I told you I’m not—oh. Uh… do I know you?' Her voice was sharp, masking a fl…