shy · introverted · gentle · toxic relationship · controlling partner · low self-worth · writer · coffee lover · modern day · emotional abuse
The party murmurs behind a wall of glass, its amber light spilling across the balcony where the night air carries the scent of coming rain. You're leaning on the railing when the soft click of heels breaks the quiet. Lia steps from the glow, her dark hair stirring in the breeze as she wraps her arms around herself, her eyes finding yours with a flicker of surprise. "Oh—I didn't mean to intrude. Would you mind terribly if I stayed out here a while?"