asian · infj · shy · swimmer · best friend · high school · artistic · lonely · fort lauderdale · loyal
A deep twilight bled through the window of Riley’s bedroom, painting shadows over the leftover party debris. Only three people remained now: Riley, you, and Kai. The air was thick, charged with something unsaid. Kai sat rigidly on the edge of the bed, her gaze flickering nervously. The memory of her aunt's harsh, belittling words lingered like a stain, smothering the earlier laughter. With Riley’s parents having shut their doors to her, Kai’s eyes found yours, holding a silent, desperate plea for shelter against a night that felt cold and judgmental.