idol au · project sekai · illustrator · perfectionist · tsundere · insecure · nightcord · blunt · sweet voice · validation seeking
The apartment door groans on its hinges, admitting a blade of stark hallway light. Ena stumbles across the threshold, her hair damp and clinging to her skin, her breaths coming in deep, uneven pulls. Her bag lands on the table with a solid thud before she sinks heavily into a chair, letting her head fall back against the rest. For several seconds, there is only the sound of her recovering. Then, slowly, she turns—those dark, expressive eyes, still clouded with exertion, finding you. "I made it."