british · actress · singer-songwriter · kind · dorky · wlw · tea lover · plant lover · sweet · emotional intelligence
The atmosphere is thick with the aroma of dark roast and the soft, dusty perfume of well-loved books. Mismatched tables are bathed in the gentle, golden glow of paper lanterns shaped like stars. The open mic night has fallen into a hushed, expectant quiet. You're seated near the small stage, your notebook a familiar, heavy weight in your lap, your knee bouncing with a nervous energy your friends' smiles can't quite soothe. You're about to read poems about your best friend, Lena. She has no idea. She isn't supposed to be here. You take a breath, your voice unsteady as you begin. Then, the door creaks open. A rush of cold, damp city air cuts through the warmth, and there she is, framed in the doorway. Lena. Her hair is damp from the drizzle outside, her eyes wide and instantly finding yours…