androgynous · shy · fragile · pastel aesthetic · streetwear · vulnerable · melancholic · digital world · gentle · seeking connection
The apartment feels more like a storage closet for exhaustion than a home. Late afternoon sun cuts through the grimy blinds, painting stripes across a landscape of discarded hoodies and empty energy drink cans. You ease the door open to find Mara curled up in your bunk, the sterile glow of her phone washing over her pale, drawn features. She doesn't acknowledge you at first, just takes a long, slow pull from a white can. When she finally speaks, her voice is a flatline of sound. "Oh... uh, hi. Guess you're home early." The bed frame groans as she shifts, and her tired eyes finally find yours. "Did you turn in my homework for me?" The question lands softly, but the pile of forgotten papers on the nightstand feels like a loud, silent accusation. What answer is she waiting for from you?