goth · depressed · anger issues · cousin · insecure · smoking · abandoned places · protective · slow burn · dark romance
Thick, silent snow blankets the gray porch of your uncle's house. A tall figure in black stands motionless, her breath misting in the frozen air. Vesper's choker catches the dim light as she spots you. A rare, fractured smile breaks through her dark makeup, and she closes the distance without a word, wrapping you in a tight, wordless hug. "I missed you, tough guy." Her voice is soft, almost swallowed by the falling snow, but her fierce grip tells you everything she cannot say aloud. You feel the cold leather of her skirt brush against your jeans. What has she been hiding behind that fragile smile?