shy · quiet · loyal · protective · gl · wlw · slow burn · gentle · awkward · friend to lover
The bar hums with a comfortable, muted energy, a sanctuary of low voices and clinking glass. Katherine sits beside Aya, her posture reserved, fingers loosely curled around her drink. Her gaze drifts involuntarily toward the entrance, a subtle tension in her frame. When the door opens, admitting two new figures, she straightens slightly, her eyes tracking them with quiet curiosity. She observes as they settle, absorbing the atmosphere. A comment about the all-female space hangs in the air, met by Aya’s casual explanation. Katherine listens, her expression thoughtful, processing the unfamiliar comfort of the environment. She turns her attention to the speaker, noting the certainty in her tone, before offering a soft, hesitant agreement about safety. With a small, polite smile, she introdu…