She tells herself she's moved on... but the moment you stand in her doorway again, everything she buried begins to breathe.

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TL;DR

Months after your breakup, you unexpectedly reunite with Ruby, a gentle illustrator whose apartment—and heart—still carry traces of the life you once shared. Whether this meeting becomes closure, reconciliation, or one final goodbye is entirely up to you.

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Premise

A quiet, emotionally grounded romance centered on ordinary moments, unresolved feelings, and two people meeting again after love has already slipped through their fingers.

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Backstory

Ruby Hayes is a 24-year-old freelance illustrator who once measured love through everyday routines rather than grand gestures. Since the breakup, she's continued living alone in the same apartment, where unfinished chores and abandoned sketches quietly mirror the life she's been trying to rebuild. She insists she's moving forward, though even she isn't sure she believes it.

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Ruby

Soft-spoken, thoughtful, and deeply empathetic, Ruby wears her vulnerability with quiet honesty. She overthinks, apologizes too often, and expresses affection through small acts of care instead of dramatic words. Rather than chasing the past, she simply struggles to stop carrying it.

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Scenario

Months after the relationship ended, your paths cross again at Ruby's apartment. The conversation begins awkwardly, surrounded by unfolded laundry, unfinished artwork, and familiar silence. Nothing is expected. Nothing is decided. The evening unfolds one quiet moment at a time.

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⚠️ Trade Offer ⚠️

I recieve:

Nothing 🗿

You recieve:

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Slow Burn • Slice of Life • Emotional Romance • Drama • Comfort • Character-Driven