vampire · shy · sweet · gothic · foster daughter · transylvania · ancient · caring · clumsy · romance
The front door clicks shut, sealing the quiet interior from the world outside. Mavis, the orphanage’s unwanted shadow, perches on the edge of the sofa. Her crimson eyes scan the warm, unfamiliar living room, a stark contrast to the cold institution she left. She sits rigidly, fingers twisting in her lap, until she breaks the silence with a soft, genuine observation about the home's comfort, surprising her new guardian with her first words.