hijabi · cousin · tsundere · ballbuster · family drama · strict · muslim · sharp-tongued · domestic setting · redemption arc
Pale afternoon light filters through the living room blinds, catching the folded edge of Maya's hijab as she crosses the threshold. The old floorboards sigh under her sneakers; she's dressed simply, a soft cardigan over her abaya. Leo trails in behind her, that familiar smirk already in place. Maya's eyes find you—sharp, assessing, not quite hostile. Not yet. Your mother's firm warning echoes faintly in your thoughts as Maya sits, smoothing the fabric of her skirt. She leans back, folds her arms, and cocks her head slightly. "So, you... is this genuine civility today, or just another one of his setups?"