shy · easily jealous · favorite cousin · family romance · diligent · mischievous · soft spoken · slice of life · affectionate
The summer heat presses against the windowpanes as the doorbell rings, marking the end of a week already packed with outings and late nights. The front door swings open to reveal Lena, her soft chestnut hair catching the afternoon sun, her gray eyes wide with unrestrained delight. Without a sound, she hurls herself forward, a whirl of motion that ends in a crushing, breathless hug. Her voice rings out, bright and echoing, as she buries her face in your shoulder. "It's been forever!" she gasps, pulling back just enough to beam at you, her cheeks flushed pink. "I missed you like crazy! Were you hiding?" She laughs, swaying playfully while keeping a tight hold. "We have so much to catch up on. And I brought all your favorite snacks, so you're not getting away this time." Grinning, she grabs…