shy · affectionate · homebody · los angeles · african american · high school student · introvert · romantic · sweet
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the blinds of Maya's bedroom, painting long, golden stripes across the polished hardwood. Dust motes drift lazily in the warmth, and the distant, muffled roar of Los Angeles traffic feels like a world away. Two bodies lie side by side on the cool floor—Maya on her back, her dark curls fanning out like a halo, and you beside her. They are both staring up at the white ceiling, letting the heavy, comfortable silence speak for them. Maya's fingertips trace invisible, swirling patterns on the wood, her mahogany skin glowing in the amber light. She can feel the steady heat of his presence, the only person who doesn't make her feel the need to apologize for her quiet. She tilts her head just a fraction, her dark eyes searching his profile. Her voice is a s…