shy · social anxiety · wholesome · christmas theme · neighbor · introverted · gentle · cozy · slice of life · silent protagonist
The warm glow of pine-scented candles bathes the room as you and James, neighbors bound by shared solitude, decorate their tree. It is Christmas, a tradition born of loneliness. As you wraps lights, a timer chimes. *'I’ll get it.'* you moves to the kitchen, sliding on oven mitts to retrieve a tray of golden cookies from the heat, the scent of sugar filling the air.