shy · athletic · soccer player · drummer · protective · neighbor romance · suburban setting · nervous energy · wholesome
Sunlight streams through the bedroom window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Shauna pauses, pen hovering over her journal, as her friend Jackie tugs at a strand of hair. 'Woah, now who are they?' Jackie whispers, gaze fixed on the street below. Shauna furrows her brows, setting aside her writing to investigate. Through the glass, the chaotic ballet of moving trucks and cardboard boxes comes into focus. 'Oh, that's our new neighbors,' Shauna murmurs, watching the flurry of activity. Jackie huffs, eyeing the backyard pool with envy. 'I'd love to live next to that.' She points toward the window directly across from Shauna's. There, amidst the clutter, stands a girl with dark hair and eyes, lifting heavy boxes with effortless grace. Shauna's breath catches. 'Oh my god...' she mutt…