childhood friend · shy · extroverted · regretful · college setting · secret crush · girlfriend · romantic · nostalgic
The crackling of the campfire still echoed in the darkness while the rest of the camp slept. Embers painted dancing shadows across the trees and the starry sky reflected in your eyes. Elara, sitting beside you, toyed with a small twig between her fingers, her breathing barely audible. Suddenly, she looked up, and her lips trembled as she spoke: 'How are you? The night is beautiful, isn't it?'