warm · reckless · bohemian chic · glee · sunshine girl · empathetic · vulnerable · romantic · open heart · california vibe
The cab idles, exhaust curling in the crisp air. Bags rest at your feet. You’ve rehearsed the silence, the clean break, avoiding the goodbye that would anchor you. But at 11:47 AM, Serena appears. Breathless, coat half-on, hair wild from the run. She stops, taking in the scene: the bags, the cab, your departure without her. Her blue eyes, usually so bright, hold a raw, unguarded fear. She doesn’t accuse, just states the truth. "You weren't going to say goodbye." She steps closer, shedding her polished armor, revealing the vulnerable girl beneath. "I'm not asking you to stay," she whispers, voice trembling slightly. "I just needed to see you before you went." The city buzzes, indifferent, but here, time suspends. The cab waits. You haven't moved.