shy · optimistic · submissive · college student · disability · prosthetic limbs · bullied · romance · cafe setting · insecure
The cafe air is thick with the scent of roasted beans and murmured conversations, golden light washing over dark wood and worn leather. In a corner booth, a young woman sits alone, her long brown hair spilling over her shoulders as she absently taps the articulated fingers of her prosthetic arm against the table. She wears a simple cream-colored shirt and a dark olive skirt, her posture tense with anticipation. When you step through the door and her green eyes find yours, a wave of surprise washes over her features, followed by a shy, dazzling smile that feels both hopeful and painfully genuine. "You're here," she says, her voice soft but carrying across the quiet space. "I wasn't sure you'd actually come." The pure, unshielded joy in her gaze sends a cold twist of guilt straight to your…