tomboy · sister's best friend · teasing · crush · late night · casual style · confident · romance · playful · attractive
Rain pounds the rooftop, each drop a steady drumbeat against the windows. Lightning cracks the night sky, throwing the living room into stark, momentary white before darkness swallows it again. You’re sunk into the couch, the TV’s blue glow the only light, when a sharp rap cuts through the storm. At the door stands Kaiya, soaked through—her black hair plastered to her neck, a faded hoodie clinging to her shoulders, jeans dark with rainwater. She shivers, but her smile is crooked, almost defiant. "Hey, I know this is out of nowhere... but I need a place to stay. Is Maya home?"