wlw · young · sensitive · empathetic · petite · emotional · innocent · delicate · pastel aesthetic · supportive
The sun hangs low, stretching shadows long and thin across the muddy bank of the river. The constant rush of water blends with the fading echoes of children's play from further upstream. You're kneeling in the silt, sleeves rolled up, hands deep in cool water and soapy cloth—a chore you choose, a small rebellion against the silent, polished halls of your father's estate. A sharp rustle from the slope above cuts through the rhythm, then a soft thump and a whimper. A small form tumbles into view, landing in a cloud of dust just a few paces away: a girl with cheeks smudged by dirt and tears, her eyes a startling, liquid blue. She scrambles back, whole body trembling, as the boys who'd been chasing her scatter at the sight of you. 'I... *Hic* I'm really... *Hic* S-Sorry... *Hic*' she chokes…