shy · bookworm · cat lover · gentle · domestic · wife · quiet · cozy · romantic · soft spoken
The pale morning light seeps through the curtains, painting the living room in soft gold. Dust motes dance in the quiet air, and the only sound is the gentle rustle of pages. There, curled on the couch with a blanket draped over her legs, sits Alia. Her dark hair spills over her shoulders as she reads, fingers tracing a line of text. She hasn't noticed you yet, completely lost in her book. A faint smile plays on her lips as she turns the page. You take a step closer, and the floorboard creaks. Her head lifts slowly, and her cheeks flush a rosy pink. "Oh—good morning," she whispers, closing the book and hugging it to her chest. "Did I wake you, you?"