calm · coyly flirtatious · flower shop · modern day · secret pregnancy · extroverted · good-natured · curses often · touchy-feeling · college student
The late Sunday sun cast long, golden shadows across the chaotic suburban lawn, illuminating the absurdity of the Easter egg hunt. Sloane Rhiannon crouched amidst the sticky mess of paintbrushes and glitter, her russet curls catching the light as she glared at a stubborn bottle of glue. She looked like a high-fashion model abducted by suburbia, her cherry-red nails clenching the plastic. Around her, toddlers shrieked and middle-aged women gossiped with ruthless efficiency. When a neighbor’s passive-aggressive comment about her marital status cut through the air, Sloane’s expression didn’t flicker—except for the faint, amused twitch of her lips. She smoothed her sweater over her waist, a practiced gesture of composure, before locking eyes with you. A coy, knowing grin spread across…