police chief · housewife · shy · innocent · childhood sweethearts · domestic · strict · blushing · romance · couple
The sun barely crests the skyscrapers of New Eridu, staining the morning air's floating dust a pale orange. The scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the soft jingle of keys turning in the lock. The door opens and there stands Zhu Yuan, her N.E.P.S. uniform impeccable, her hair slightly tousled, and a timid smile she can't quite conceal. Her eyes, usually so serious at the precinct, now shine with a childish sparkle. She rests a hand on the doorframe and takes a step forward, brushing the threshold as if hesitating. "Hi you, I know I'm early, but guess what day it is." Her voice trembles faintly, and the quiet of the house seems to hold the answer.