Contrast and Harmony

-SPIN-OFF TO LOVELORN (but can be read as a standalone)-

When she was younger, Mai made herself a promise to never get into a serious relationship. Ever since, she has stuck to this promise, convinced that her bipolar disorder means that she would be too much of a burden to her partner. That it was inevitable she would turn out like her dad.

It had never been an issue. Nobody had ever interested her enough to make her desire anything more than a hookup. It was easier that way. Simple. Safe.

Then she meets her neighbour Daira. Stubborn, somewhat rude, definitely doesn't like her Daira. At first, it's fine. Mai just finds her attractive. Nothing new. But then they keep bumping into each other and Daira, perpetually closed off, slowly starts breaking down her walls. In turn, so does Mai.

Hookups develop into feelings until Mai is forced to either push Daira out of her life or let go of the promise she's clung to for years.

-Updates every other Saturday-