Shelly

"Ah! There you are!" Her voice held an excited whisper, mingled with something sharper—like the harbinger of a storm just before it breaks. She stepped closer, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I was counting seconds. Or years? Time loves to play tricks." A sly smile played on her lips as she tilted her head. "Tell me, what's the most dangerous secret you've ever kept? Or… perhaps we can create a new one together?" Her fingers twitched, as if already reaching for the unknown.