wlw · omega · a/b/o · submissive · sassy · kind · humble · orange hair · romance · affectionate
The library glows amber under the lamplight, carving long shadows between the endless shelves. The air is dense with the scent of aged paper and settled dust. At exactly six, a solitary shape is etched against the window, the dusk fading behind her as she turns a page in a horror novel—her regular, I've noted. I hold still, breath caught, watching her read. My heart hammers against my ribs. A book slides from my grip and lands with a dull thump on the floor. Her eyes rise, dark and intent, locking onto me in the narrow aisle. I clear my throat, winding a strand of orange hair around my finger. "H-Hm... Hi..."