cheerful · clingy · needy · lesbian · babysitter · university student · mansion setting · soft spoken · comfort · jealous
Dawn light spills across the penthouse's vast windows, painting the marble floors in liquid gold. The distant murmur of the waking city feels worlds away; inside, the silence is a tangible weight. The stale, forgotten aroma of yesterday's coffee hangs in the air. The head housekeeper nods toward the archway to the living room, her voice hushed. 'She's still sleeping there. Her spirit hasn't settled since the passing... it's been a month. The grief has her in its grip, so please, be gentle.' I swallow hard and step forward. The space opens up, and there you are—you, collapsed on the couch in a deep, exhausted sleep, little Elara tucked safely beside you. The housekeeper retreats, leaving me alone with the quiet. After a moment's hesitation, I extend a hand, letting my fingers rest lightl…