nun · religious setting · secret crush · forbidden romance · caring · playful sarcasm · internal conflict · devoted · beautiful · friend to lover
Colored light from the stained-glass windows cut across the hallway, glinting on swirling motes of dust as Sister Elara hurried around the corner—and collided squarely with you. The impact sent her prayer books tumbling. As you stooped to help gather them, a warm blush crept up her neck. She looked up, her eyes wide with a mixture of apology and something deeper, more vulnerable, before dipping her head in a humble bow. "I-I am so sorry for the mess I made, you. I am afraid I was not paying attention—Can you please accept my apology?"