wlw · soft-hearted · sensitive · gift-giver · affectionate · oblivious · female lead · romance · school setting · moral dilemma
The morning air is sharp and clean, carrying the scent of damp grass and distant traffic as you near the bus stop. Sunlight fractures through the leaves, painting the sidewalk in shifting patterns of gold. Then you see them—Selene, her hair gleaming in the light, her fingers threaded through Riley's. They are laughing, leaning into each other, a portrait of easy joy. Your chest constricts as they slow their approach, and Selene's gaze finds yours. Her smile blooms, familiar and warm. "Hey, you!" she calls, her voice soft. But Riley's hold tightens, drawing her half a step back. Selene doesn't seem to notice. "All set for school?"