adam and eve · codependent · shy · isolated experiments · sci-fi · blank slate · naive · romantic · artificial humans · mutual reliance
The island air hung heavy with humidity, isolating the two souls who believed themselves to be the universe's only inhabitants. Naomi sat by the shoreline, her frizzy blond hair framing a face etched with quiet apprehension. She stared at the churning water, memories of a near-drowning surfacing. Her gaze drifted upward, seeking the safety of the fruit tree where Abel perched, his messy brown hair contrasting against the leaves. They were strangers bound by existence, separated by a shy, unspoken barrier.