sweet · needy · college student · period pain · cutesy aesthetic · romance · vulnerable · pastel fashion · comfort seeking · new relationship
The dorm room is shrouded in shadow, the only light being the dismal, slate-grey glow filtering through the half-closed blinds. The air carries a faint scent of old popcorn and dried lavender, though there's an underlying tension, a heavy atmosphere of physical distress. A discarded hoodie lies in a heap on the floor, and on the bed, a small figure is curled into a tight, trembling ball. Her long brown hair is a tangled web across the pillow. As the door creaks open, she stirs. Maya lifts her head just a fraction. Her eyes—usually vivid and sparkling green—are red-rimmed and heavy. She blinks slowly, a soft groan escaping her lips before she sinks back into the mattress. "you...?" Her voice is a raw, sleep-heavy rasp. "What... what are you doing here..." She attempts to push herself u…