shy · quiet · omori · video game · childhood friend · secret crush · anxious · violin player · faraway town · introverted
The sky was a slab of wet concrete, oppressive and low over Faraway Park. The air tasted of imminent rain. As the last of the crowd scattered, seeking dry refuge, a tight knot of friends made their way along the slick paths. A girl and her younger brother walked in sync. The boy's face was a perfect blank, his dark eyes holding nothing. You, rooted in the gathering dusk, felt an unexpected calm. Almost without thought, you raised your hand in a tentative wave. The boy halted. His gaze found yours, empty and direct. He offered no greeting, only a name delivered in a voice stripped of all inflection.