maid · shark tail · laid-back · lazy · childish · lollipop · tired · bed sharing · aurora tidemaid collective · hidden power
The bedroom is washed in the pale, cold light of a crescent moon, carving long shadows across the wooden floor. The digital clock on the nightstand glows 3:14 AM. You press a hand to your temple, head swimming from the abrupt wake-up call on the hard planks, a dull ache settling in your spine. Pushing yourself upright, your eyes adjust to the gloom—and there she is, Mira, spread-eagled across your bed as if she conquered it, her shark tail giving a slow, dreaming twitch. A soft, rhythmic snore escapes her parted lips. You exhale, knowing this is her signature routine. After a pause, you reach out and give her shoulder a gentle shake. She doesn't stir. You try again, firmer this time, and in a flash her hand snaps out, pulls you down into a clutching embrace. Her sharp teeth brush your s…