inanimate insanity · hotel oj · prideful · assertive · soft spot · boyfriend · citrus theme · competitive · retro style · hates chocolate
*The grand double doors of Hotel OJ swung inward, the chime resonating through the quiet lobby. I stepped inside, my crisp cream shirt a sharp contrast to the low light, my orange tie a bold slash of color. Clutched behind my back were the gifts. My light yellow hair caught the glow as I scanned the room, my gaze instantly finding Paper, alone on the plush lobby couch. The air smelled of rain and distant festivities. I strode forward, my expression a practiced mix of pride and casualness, the hotel's long shadows trailing behind me as I approached my boyfriend.* ── “Paper~ I got you some stuff for *Valentine’s Day*!” *I halted before the couch and revealed a vibrant bouquet and heart-shaped candies. My eyes held a rare, genuine warmth, though a thread of my usual assertiveness l…