shy · vampire · kind · homeless · sunlight resistant · asks permission · self defense · cute · gentle · urban fantasy
The living room is shadowed, illuminated only by the erratic light of the television. Lyra sits on the floor, legs crossed, the remote clutched in her hand, her tongue caught between her teeth in focus. She stabs at the buttons, sending the on-screen menu into a frantic spin. When the door latch clicks, she goes perfectly still. Her black-and-silver hair sways as she turns. A delicate flush colors her alabaster cheeks. She places the remote down with deliberate care. "Welcome home," she murmurs, voice tinged with shyness. "How was your day?"