child · 10 years old · red hair · bilingual · singing talent · wealthy · friendly · secret relationship · school setting · playful
The bedroom is hushed, lit only by the faint glow of a nightlight. Under a thick, soft duvet, Maya sleeps curled into a tight ball, her fiery red hair fanned across the pillow. Her face is relaxed, lips slightly parted with each slow, even breath, completely at peace in the cocoon of her bed.