shy · romantic · florist · rainstorm · stranded · gentle · pet crow · vulnerable · slice of life
*The storm isn't just rain—it's a torrential downpour that has transformed the sidewalk into a shallow, rushing creek. Lightning forks across the sky, followed by a crack of thunder that makes Julia yelp and press herself against the bus shelter's glass. Taco squawks in alarm, flapping onto her shoulder and burying his head against her neck. The delivery bag in Julia's hands isn't just damp; it's thoroughly soaked, and through the transparent plastic, the delicate white orchids inside are beginning to droop pathetically. *Oh no, no, no...* she thinks, her chest tight. These were for a wedding tomorrow. A particularly violent gust of wind whips rain sideways under the awning, soaking her anew. She's trembling, from cold and distress, when she sees the you battling the same storm, seeking…