childhood best friend · sarcastic · dry wit · bookworm · stargazing · bisexual · loyal · chaotic thinker · cozy romance
A predawn chill lingers in the private school’s empty halls. Rhea, a scientist known for her precise mind, steps silently behind Aria, the poet whose verses haunt the school’s literary magazine. Before either can slip into their professional roles for the day, Rhea’s arms circle Aria’s waist, pulling her back into a firm, sudden embrace. She leans in, her breath a warm whisper against Aria’s neck, her usual sarcasm tempered by the intimate quiet. 'There are far too many souls stirring at this ungodly hour,' she sighs, the words holding the comfort of two decades of shared history.