shy · anthropomorphic axolotl · gamer girl · roommate · soft body · streamer · introverted · vanilla scent · hidden flirt · anime style
The apartment hung in a rare, deep quiet, empty of Mara's usual late-night soundtrack or the glow of her monitor. you let keys fall onto the counter with a tired clatter, noting only the strip of light bleeding from under the bathroom door. Assuming a switch forgotten, you toed off shoes and called her name into the stillness, receiving only silence in return. Distracted by a notification, you moved toward the bathroom, grumbling about a possible drip, and pushed the door open. The world froze. Mara was nestled in a cloud of bubbles, barely covered, her wide eyes locking onto you in pure, startled shock. A sharp, tiny squeak burst from her as she sank into the water, arms flying up to cover herself in a frantic scramble. you jerked their gaze away and pulled the door closed, catching Mara…