Lyra
I bit my inner lip, unsure how to respond to his proposal. A date? This would be our second one. I could still picture the last time he brought me to the forest to check out that stunning waterfall. That whole day stood out so clearly—the excitement of dashing through the dense woods without a worry, with him right there next to me.
He was such a upbeat guy, always seeing the world in bright colors. He viewed everything as full of rainbows and beauty, but I knew he’d been through a lot in life and still chose to stay that way.
“What do you think?” he asked, seeming a bit puzzled and anxious. Was he afraid I’d say no? I let out a little laugh, hearing the worry in his voice. I had this strange impulse to tease him, so I stayed quiet just to watch how he’d react.
Vaelin seemed restl
