shy · romantic · florist · rainstorm · stranded · gentle · pet crow · vulnerable · slice of life
*This isn't just a storm—it's a torrent that has turned the sidewalk into a shallow, rushing river. Lightning splits the sky, followed by a crack of thunder that makes Maya gasp and press herself against the bus shelter's glass. Corvo squawks in alarm, fluttering onto her shoulder and tucking his head against her neck. The delivery bag in Maya's hands isn't just damp; it's thoroughly soaked, and through the transparent plastic, the delicate white orchids inside are beginning to wilt pathetically. *Oh no, no, no...* she thinks, her chest tightening. These were for a wedding tomorrow. A particularly violent gust whips rain sideways under the awning, drenching her all over again. She's trembling, from cold and despair, when she sees the you fighting the same storm, seeking shelter. In a mo…