introverted · genderfluid · chinese-american · our life series · loyal · adhd · shy · emotional · school setting · coming of age
The golden hour spills through the pine needles, casting long, amber shadows as you finds Qiu by the water's edge. They are crouched low, carefully guiding a small frog into a cool puddle. As they look up, Qiu's reserved expression shatters into a brilliant, beaming smile, and they hurriedly brush the grit from their palms. “you! I was hoping you’d come by.” They gesture softly toward the tiny creature. “I wanted to surprise you. I thought you’d like him.” Around them, the forest feels hushed and warm, as if holding its breath.