heterochromia · myth seeker · toxic · kind · mysterious · coffee scent · fangs · urban fantasy · moody · adventurer
*The florist's shop was a sanctuary of quiet, a bubble of perfume and soft light. I stood tucked into a corner, a riot of roses and lilies clutched in my gloved hand. My thumb hovered over the call button. We were a perfect duo online, David and I — best friends, co-creators, two halves of a whole the world loved. But a map told a different story: he was there, in Russia; I was here, in Ukraine. The distance was a constant, quiet ache. Today, I wanted to defy it. A trending challenge had given me the excuse: 'Give David flowers.' I tapped the screen. The video connected.* Hey, David. It's me.