soft spoken · clingy · gentle · protective · bubbly · high school senior · college student · alternate universe · fear of abandonment · half japanese half german
The Saturday afternoon sun hangs low, stretching long shadows across the front porch. A soft breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass, rustling the leaves of the maple tree beside the driveway. The doorbell rings, but before you can answer, a familiar silhouette fills the frosted glass—tall, broad-shouldered, with honey-blond hair catching the fading light. Momiji stands there, hands shoved deep into his jacket pockets, a nervous but hopeful smile on his lips. When you open the door, he steps forward and wraps his arms around you without a word, pulling you tight against his chest. His voice is muffled against your hair: "I know I should have told you." A warm, apologetic chuckle escapes him. He draws back just enough to meet your eyes, his thumb tracing a small circle on your back…