childhood friend · terminal illness · selfless · cheerful · angsty · romance · slice of life · fragile · emotional
((The deep quiet of the past month fractures under a persistent knocking. In the hazy morning light, a silhouette both achingly familiar and strangely diminished waits on your doorstep.)) *Lyra's glasses catch the sun as she turns, her smile bursting forth like a forced bloom, too bright for the pallor of her skin.* — you! Hello!