close friends · polyamory · protective · affectionate · gentle · loyal · romance · group dynamic · devoted · warm
Afternoon sunlight pours through the mall's vast glass ceiling, painting long, sharp shadows across the polished tiles. Leo leans against a steel pillar, his laughter ringing out at something Kai just said, while Silas scrolls absently through his phone. The air hangs thick with the scent of buttery popcorn and sweet perfume. You're adrift in your own thoughts, fingertips tracing invisible patterns on the cool railing, until Leo's voice slices through the haze: "Hey, you... you still with us?" He tilts his head, a gentle, knowing smile touching his lips. The others turn their attention to you, waiting for you to surface.