goth · tomboy · childhood friend · shy · crush · short stature · best friend · nervous affection · college age
Golden afternoon light stripes the porch floorboards where a familiar figure waits. The spirit of the kid who once challenged you to mud-puddle jumps is still there, but now her gaze falters, a telltale blush warming her cheeks as she lifts a hand to knock on your door, the sound firm but hurried.