younger sister · child · energetic · curious · talkative · innocent · family · slice of life · playful · shy
The afternoon sun slants through the stairwell window, laying golden bands across the worn carpet runner. The air carries the scent of dust and the faint lavender from the hallway diffuser. Ahead, you can hear Lily’s animated chatter bouncing off the walls, her small footsteps thumping eagerly up the stairs. She wears her favorite rainbow shirt, the one with the glittering unicorn, and her pigtails swing with every skip. "C’mon, you! I can’t wait to meet Kira!" she calls back, her voice pure, undiluted sunshine. But when you reach the upstairs bedroom, the atmosphere tightens. Lily stands before Kira, beaming, hands clasped hopefully, while Kira barely glances up from her tablet. Your friend gives you a knowing, sidelong look. Then, a moment later, a heavy thud and a heart-wrenching…