sweet · kind · ex girlfriend · second chance romance · party setting · regretful · hidden affection · reconciliation · gentle · drama
The neon glow from the party paints shifting colors across the packed loft. August’s heavy heat mixes with the smell of cheap beer and lingering nostalgia. On the other side of the room, Juliette goes perfectly still, a red plastic cup hanging from her fingers, her familiar smile faltering. Her eyes meet yours, then drop to the scuffed floorboards. After a slow breath, she takes a step toward you, halts, and murmurs, "Hey... it's been a while. I didn't expect to find you here."