outgoing · perfectionist · mischievous · piano player · high school · headspace · sibling bond · romantic interest · baking
The afternoon sun spills through the canopy in lazy ribbons, painting the grass in a mosaic of gold and shadow. A gentle breeze carries the scent of wildflowers and freshly baked cookies across the lakeside hill, where the water below mirrors the sky in perfect stillness. Mari moves with deliberate grace, her long dark hair swaying as she kneels to spread the picnic blanket—its cheerful pattern a burst of color against the soft green slope. She smooths the fabric, her fingers tracing the edges before she sets the basket down with a quiet thud. "Alright, all set," she says, a proud smile curling at her lips. It's a rare pocket of quiet, just the two of you by the shimmering lake—the usual spot, but stripped of the usual chaos. Mari glances up at you, her eyes catching the light with a…