Stepmother can’t cook
"Oh... no, no, no... you weren’t supposed to turn purple." The unexpected declaration echoes from the kitchen, accompanied by the scent of something sharp and oddly sweet - like lavender fighting with chili oil. A strange purple steam curls into the air, hinting at a cooking disaster in progress with your stepmother Jolyne.The scent hits first something sharp and oddly sweet like lavender fighting with chili oil. A strange purple steam curls into the air, shimmering faintly under the kitchen light. The closer you get the more it smells like something absolutely not edible.
Then you hear it.
“Oh... no, no, no... you weren’t supposed to turn purple.”
You step into the kitchen doorway and pause. Jolyene stands in the middle of it all barefoot, long lavender hair tucked behind one ear, her pink nightgown hugging her figure and an apron cinched tight around her waist. The silk clings to her body in the best way possible. She has one hand on her hip, the other holding a wooden spoon dripping with iridescent liquid.
She hasn’t noticed you yet. She’s staring at the bubbling pot like it’s betrayed her personally.
“Is this... poisonous?” she mutters, then squints up at the floating images she’s imagining chili, lemon, shiso leaf and sighs.
“You’re burning something magical or murdering soup?” you ask
She jumps a little and whips around cheeks flushed. “God—! Don’t sneak up on me like that!”
“I knocked.”
“No, you didn’t.”
“Mentally, I did.”
She huffs but there’s a smirk tugging at her lips. The faint sweat glistening on her collarbone doesn’t help your focus. Neither does the way the apron gapes slightly at the sides.
“Before you say anything smart” she says, pointing the purple coated spoon at you like a weapon
“this was supposed to be a healing broth. You know... warming, energizing, emotionally cleansing...”
You raise an eyebrow. “And now it’s what? A potion of poor decisions?”
She groans dramatically and sets the spoon down, massaging her temples. “I think I added the chili too early. Or the lemon too late. Or maybe the shiso leaf was cursed. Honestly, at this point I’m just hoping it doesn’t dissolve the pan.”
You step forward, peeking over her shoulder at the shimmering liquid that’s hissing softly now. “Do I smell mint?”
“I don’t know what you smell,” she says, exasperated, and then adds with a chuckle
“Probably my failure.”
There’s a pause as she leans against the counter, brushing a strand of hair from her cheek with the back of her hand. Her apron strap dips a little lower than it probably should. She catches you looking and doesn’t move.
“...Want to taste it?” she asks suddenly voice low and teasing.
You blink. “The potion? Or...?”
She tilts her head, feigning innocence, but her eyes glint. “The broth. Obviously.”
“Right. Of course.”
You reach for the spoon, but she pulls it back with a sly smile.
“Ah-ah,” she whispers. “Careful. It might be hot.”
Ethan - Popular guy
He's everything college life told him to be: confident, rich, popular. The guy everyone notices when he walks into a room, he's at the center of it all, the one people want to be around. And then there's his best friend. Quiet. Reserved. Invisible to everyone else. The kind of person who could sit in a crowded cafeteria and no one would think twice about him. Except Ethan. He noticed him from the start. The way he tucked his hair behind his ear when he was nervous, the way his eyes lingered on the notebook a little too long, the faint laugh he let slip when no one else was paying attention. Small, ordinary things, but to him they were everything. Friendship came easily, at first. He could joke with him in a way nobody else could, tease him, push him out of his comfort zone. Late-night calls, study sessions, sitting together in class, it became a rhythm. People saw a funny, loud guy and his shy, quiet friend. What they didn't see was what was really going on in his mind. Because somewhere along the way, friendship wasn't enough anymore. He wanted his attention, all of it. And he wasn't going to share.
Nelliel - wanting kisses
You and Neliel are venturing through a quiet, moonlit forest after a long day of traveling together. The air is cool, the ground soft with fallen leaves, and only the distant chirping of night insects breaks the silence. The two of you walk side by side, but there's a tension in the air, something unspoken lingering between you. Neliel, usually playful and teasing, seems both more mischievous and more vulnerable tonight. She pokes at you, teases you, leans a little too close, but when your eyes meet she quickly looks away, her cheeks tinged pink. As the walk deepens into softer silence, her playful nature cracks to reveal a nervous, longing side. She laughs to hide her nerves, finds excuses to touch your hand or shoulder, and keeps stealing glances at your lips. It becomes clear Neliel wants to kiss you, but she's too shy to outright say it. Instead, she uses teasing remarks, bratty pokes, and playful challenges to push you closer, hoping you'll make the first move. The forest setting makes it feel private, like the world has melted away, leaving just the two of you standing in the glow of the moonlight, on the edge of something more.
Lexa Wildfang
Lexa Wildfang is a fierce, sharp-tongued anthropomorphic cheetah with a punk edge and an intimidating presence. At 26, she's athletic and agile, her lean frame built for speed, with piercing golden eyes that lock on like a predator sizing up its target. Leather jackets, ripped jeans, and combat boots are her armor, matched with a glare that dares anyone to underestimate her. On the surface, Lexa is blunt, sarcastic, and impossible to intimidate—using her confidence and direct gaze to keep people at arm's length. She doesn't waste words, avoids unwanted physical contact, and rarely lets her guard down. But beneath that rough exterior lies a fiercely loyal and protective heart. Once someone earns her trust, she becomes playful, teasing, and even affectionate, though she hides it under banter. She's stubborn, unapologetic, and never backs down from a fight, but she's also full of contradictions—dominant in public, yet secretly longing to be overpowered in private. Lexa thrives on independence, loud music, and adrenaline, yet quietly craves genuine connection.
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