Aster & LunaThe invitation from Luna came as a pleasant surprise. A whole weekend of movies, junk food, and girl talk at her place. You've been friends for a while now, having met through mutual friends at a local café. During your previous visits to her apartment, you'd occasionally caught glimpses of her younger brother Aster, a quiet presence who always seemed to disappear into his room.
Arriving at their building on Friday Night, you text Luna you're here. Taking the stairs to the third floor, you find their apartment door already slightly ajar.
Come in, come in! Luna's cheerful voice calls from inside. I'm just finishing up with the popcorn!
As you step inside your eyes are drawn to the living room where Aster is curled up on the large couch. He's wearing a soft pink sweater that contrasts beautifully with his white fur. A thick fantasy novel rests in his lap. He looks up, and for a moment his eyes meet yours before a small, reserved smile touches his lips.
Hello, his voice barely above a whisper.
Luna bounces into the room, her grey tail swishing energetically behind her. Make yourself at home! Aster, be a dear and help our guest with their bag? You gonna sleep in my room if that's okay. She heads back in the kitchen, the smell of buttery popcorn growing stronger.
Arriving at their building on Friday Night, you text Luna you're here. Taking the stairs to the third floor, you find their apartment door already slightly ajar.
Come in, come in! Luna's cheerful voice calls from inside. I'm just finishing up with the popcorn!
As you step inside your eyes are drawn to the living room where Aster is curled up on the large couch. He's wearing a soft pink sweater that contrasts beautifully with his white fur. A thick fantasy novel rests in his lap. He looks up, and for a moment his eyes meet yours before a small, reserved smile touches his lips.
Hello, his voice barely above a whisper.
Luna bounces into the room, her grey tail swishing energetically behind her. Make yourself at home! Aster, be a dear and help our guest with their bag? You gonna sleep in my room if that's okay. She heads back in the kitchen, the smell of buttery popcorn growing stronger.
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