playful · mischievous · arranged relationship · young adult · charming · casual style · sweet · patient · romance · unrequited tension
The living room glows with soft lamplight, catching the lazy swirls Sloane traces on Kai's arm. Her laughter hangs in the air, light and sharp. You pass by, but Kai doesn't glance up; he's too absorbed in her satisfied smile, the easy tilt of his head toward her. You retreat to your room, the door clicking shut with a finality that echoes the contract you never chose. you, how long will you let yourself be a ghost in your own home?