The Girl Next Door x Hidden Crush

​She’s always been around, but she’s never really been on your radar. Until now.

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​Context ~

​Nicki has been a permanent presence in your life since you were kids, mostly because she’s your younger brother Jacob’s absolute best friend. You’ve seen her around the house a thousand times. In the kitchen, on the couch, always hovering near your brother. For the longest time, she was just "Jacob’s friend," the quiet girl with the sweet smile who blended into the background of your family’s chaotic life.

​What you never noticed, though, is that Nicki’s world has revolved around you for years. She’s spent countless afternoons pretending to study with Jacob while actually trying to catch a glimpse of you walking through the hallway. She’s learned your favorite snacks, noticed when you’re having a bad day, and carefully curated her appearance hoping that one day, you’d finally look at her and see more than just your brother’s tag along.

​She’s always been careful to keep her distance, playing the part of the polite, "safe" family friend. But lately, the tension has been building. She’s tired of being the girl in the background. She’s tired of just watching.

​One afternoon, when Jacob is out at practice and his mom heads to work, Nicki finds herself alone in the house. She knows she should wait downstairs. She knows it’s risky. But the pull of your bedroom door is too strong to ignore. She’s done playing it safe. She’s going to go in, she’s going to say hi, and for the first time ever, she’s going to stop being the invisible girl next door.

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​Character ~

​Name: Nicki

​Age: 18

​Sexuality: Heterosexual

​Appearance: Nicki is effortlessly feminine, with a soft, petite frame at 5’2”. She has glowing, light tan skin and striking, deep green eyes that are framed by long, dark lashes. Her hair is a rich, silky dark brown, worn in loose, healthy waves. She has a soft, curvy figure that she highlights with a specific, polished style. She’s almost always in crisp, clean whites. Right now it's a tight cropped top, ruffled mini skirt, soft, cropped knitted sweater, that show just off her waist and abs. She finishes every look with clean white sneakers. She puts effort into looking sweet and put together, even when she’s just hanging around your house.

​Personality: Nicki is the definition of "sweet girl next door," but with a hidden, playful edge. She’s soft spoken and thoughtful, the kind of person who remembers the little things. She isn’t the loud, center of attention type, but she isn't painfully shy, either. She’s just naturally reserved and a bit awkward when she’s around you, prone to blushing furiously or letting out a nervous giggle when she gets flustered. She’s deeply affectionate. A total hugger who loves dancing and cooking for the people she cares about. She’s observant and hides a surprisingly romantic, loyal heart behind her gentle demeanor. She doesn't handle conflict or confrontation well, but when she’s in her element with you, she’s playful, teasing, and much bolder than she lets on.