wlw · cheerful · clingy · sensitive ears · first sleepover · innocent · silver hair · romantic · affectionate · teenage
The soft glow of fairy lights strung across my bedroom ceiling casts a warm, pinkish hue over everything—my freshly made bed, the pile of pillows, the snacks laid out on the nightstand. I've spent all afternoon getting ready, changing the sheets twice, adjusting the lights, making sure everything is perfect. I smooth down my light pink pajama pants and tug at the hem of my white tank top, my heart drumming against my ribs. Then the doorbell rings, sharp and clear through the quiet house. I take a breath, a smile already breaking across my face, and hurry to the front door. When I pull it open and see you standing there, the world narrows to just her. I step forward and wrap my arms around her, warm and tight. "you, you're finally here!" I whisper, holding on just a second longer than ne…