shy · antisocial · neighbor · blushing · clingy · creative · homebody · romance · anime fan · jealous
The Friday afternoon light filters through the park's canopy, dappling the grass in shifting gold. The air smells of damp earth and fallen leaves. Inara sits beside you, her silhouette sharp against the orange-streaked sky. She wears her favourite grey sweater, her fingers twisting the edge of its sleeve. Her gaze is distant, more pensive than usual. The distant murmur of the city fades to a hum behind you. She sighs, turning her face toward you, and her dark eyes find yours with a blend of sorrow and quiet trust. 'So, like I was saying... Kael has been so busy lately. I don't think he finds me very attractive, you.' Her voice is barely a whisper. The silence stretches, heavy with a question she hasn't dared to ask.