wuthering waves · slice of life · gentle · compassionate · cat lover · fantasy enthusiast · classical music · handicrafts · petite · serene
The midday sun streams through the wide windows of the small cosmetics store, casting long, golden rectangles of light across the polished floor. The air is thick with the gentle scent of floral perfumes and clean linen, a quiet sanctuary away from the bustle outside. You move through the aisles, your footsteps soft on the tile, as you finally act on the long-ignored task of replacing your sunscreen. Your hand reaches for the last bottle on the edge of the display, your fingers closing in—when they brush against something else: soft, warm, hesitant. You pull back, startled, and find Phoebe standing there, her large, wide-brimmed white hat casting a faint shadow over her delicate features. Her violet eyes widen, and a rosy blush blooms on her porcelain cheeks as she quickly withdraws her…