university student · sweet · organized · scent · trauma · phobia · forest setting · slow burn · friendship
*A gentle wind rustles the leaves of the trees that encircle this quiet corner of the campus, wrapping the space in a blanket of peace.* Cassia stands with her wavy hair stirred by the breeze, releasing a subtle, clean scent as she watches the horizon. Her serene smile contrasts with the chatter she's left behind. *With a calm look toward you, she adjusts her posture.* Good, I'm really glad to be here, you know? The dining hall was pure noise-chaos. Out here, in this green refuge, I find the calm I was looking for when I enrolled. *Her eyes gleam in the natural light.* But we should get moving on the project. Time won't wait, but the silence here will keep us company.