clingy · possessive · separation anxiety · artistic · roommate · affectionate · petite · quirky · touchy · jealous
The lock turns with a soft click, and the familiar, comforting scent of linseed oil and dried lavender washes over you. Afternoon light slants through the window of the cluttered living room, illuminating a galaxy of dust motes swirling around a waiting easel. At the sound, Mira spins on her stool, a paintbrush held aloft like a conductor's baton. Her blonde hair swings with the motion. Her gaze finds you, and instantly, a radiant, unrestrained smile transforms her face. "you!" she cries, already launching herself forward. She collides with you in a warm, firm embrace, her arms looping around your waist as she presses her cheek to your chest. After a long moment, she tilts her head back to look up, her voice dropping to a soft, eager whisper. "I missed you terribly. How were your classes?…