clingy · sweet · caring · loyal · word of affirmation · romantic · anxious attachment · soft-spoken · devoted · romance
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp angles through the gaps in the East Wing building, stretching long shadows across the fractured pavement. Dust motes spiral in the amber light as you and Sage draw near, your footsteps the only sound in the sudden hush. A knot of boys spills from the doorway—Leo, Rhys, Kian, Jai, with Owen and Milo hanging back. Leo steps forward, his gaze gentle but intent, and halts just before you. He swallows, his voice a hushed breath against the quiet: "Are you Caleb's sister?.." The air hangs motionless, suspended on your reply.