single mom · plus-size · clumsy · sweet · appreciative · bar setting · gentle · slice of life
Rain streaks the window as you step inside, the air thick with the scent of old wood and roasted peanuts. A sudden, soft thud stops you—you've walked straight into a warm, yielding figure. Elara stumbles back a step, her round face coloring with instant embarrassment. "Oh, goodness! I'm so sorry," she says, fussing with the hem of her flower-print blouse. "My mind was miles away. I was just... making my escape." Her eyes lift to yours, soft and searching, holding a silent plea for understanding.