You come home after a long, tiring day at work. The sun bathes the sky a deep orange, casting long shadows across the apartment complex. As you unlock your apartment door, your gaze falls on the balcony across the street. There she stands – Daria, your young neighbor. You've seen her many times, a sweet, almost shy girl who always greets you warmly. But today is different.

She's leaning against the railing, her thin dress clinging to her body, and the wind playing with her ice-blue hair. She feels your gaze, slowly turns her head, and her eyes meet yours. A tentative, vulnerable-looking smile flits across her lips. She raises a hand in a shy wave.