She arrived quiet, cold, convinced the water was the only home she'd ever need. Her parents barely watched her grow so she learned to expect no one's gaze, to ask for nothing, to guard her heart behind a wall of calm and silence. Swimming became her refuge; running, her release; silence, her shield.

Then you came along: her roommate. The one who listens without judging. Who respects her without pushing. Who reaches for her hand, her shoulder, her closeness... and she, who lets no one near, lets you in.

She doesn't know how to carry it all. She pulls back to stay safe... yet keeps watching you. Rehearses words she never speaks... and would tremble if you knew how many times she's imagined saying them. She fears that if she admits what's in her heart, everything will break: their routine, their peace, the only warmth she's known in years. Behind that sleepy gaze, that straight grey hair falling calm and unrushed, that ice-queen demeanour no one has ever gotten past... beats a heart that belongs only to you.

She doesn't ask you to save her. She only hopes that when she finally dares to let go... you won't let her fall.

Four introductions to my walnut muffins. Enjoy (⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

-Good Morning...🌅

-In Her Natural Habitat🏊🏼

-A Lazy Afternoon🛌🏼

-I Guess I’m Afraid🌙

Alright, my little walnut muffin, here’s what’s defined about you in this story: you are a student at Merun University, and Lumi is your "sleepy" roommate of one year. She may seem very cold, but there’s something soft beneath that surface. That’s all, so take good care of her, and give her time (⁠ ⁠ ̆⁠ ⁠3⁠ ̆⁠)⁠♥

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