𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 ／rin itoshi ( ✓ )

¹ your presence

i hate that i let this drag on so long,
now i hate myself

casual ; chappell roan

i still remember the very first time we met,
during one of those extravagant social gatherings
my parents always dragged me to.

i was bored out of my mind, surrounded by
meaningless chatter and hollow laughter,
until i saw you.

in that moment, everything changed. i felt
something i had never felt before, something
i couldn't quite put into words. it was as if the
world paused, and all i could see was you. your
presence had an inexplicable pull, and for the
first time, i felt like i truly belonged somewhere.

— R.

the grand ballroom shimmered with extravagance, the chandeliers casting a golden glow over the sea of elegantly dressed guests. Rin stood off to the side, feeling like a mere spectator in a world that seemed more about appearances than genuine connection. his parents' social gatherings always felt like a parade of facades and forced smiles.

leaning against a pillar, he tried to blend into the background as he watched the crowd. the chatter and laughter around him felt distant, almost muffled. he was just about to slip away into the garden for a breath of fresh air when he noticed her.

there, standing by the elaborate ice sculpture, was (Name). she was different, almost out of place, yet she commanded his attention in a way he couldn't explain.

her eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity and amusement, and her smile was genuine, untainted by the artificial charm that everyone else seemed to wear.

Rin felt a strange sensation stir within him, something he had never experienced before. it was as if time slowed down, the noise of the room fading into a distant murmur.

his heart pounded in his chest, a mix of excitement and nerves. he couldn't tear his eyes away from her, captivated by her presence.

before he could react, she began walking towards him. his heart skipped a beat. this wasn't part of his plan. he watched, mesmerized, as she approached, feeling an inexplicable pull towards her.

when she reached him, her smile widened, and she extended her hand. "hi, i'm (Name). i couldn't help but notice you standing here all alone. are you enjoying the party?"

her voice was like a breath of fresh air, and her genuine interest took him aback. it felt like the room's chaos had faded away, leaving just the two of them in their own little world.

"i'm Rin," he managed to reply, his voice steady despite the rush of emotions inside him. "it's nice to meet you, (Name)."

she smiled again, and Rin felt something shift within him, a feeling he had never experienced before. it was as if her presence had illuminated a part of his world that had been cloaked in darkness.

in that moment, the grandeur of the ballroom, the pretenses of the evening, all seemed to dissolve, leaving only the warmth of her gaze.

"i'm glad we met," she said softly, her eyes meeting his with a sincerity that felt both exhilarating and comforting. "sometimes, it's nice to find someone who feels real in a sea of facades."

and just like that, amidst the glitter and the noise, Rin felt a connection he hadn't known he was missing. it was a moment he would remember forever, sparked by a girl who approached him in a world where he had always felt like an outsider.