✶ closed with @roscvcins
eyes are downcast, and the length of taohua's eyelashes tickle against her plump, rose dusted cheek. short fingers are restless and they bunch the fabric of her clothes, a soft jade colour much lighter than the grass they sit upon.
cowardice. it had always been among taohua's greatest weaknesses. stunted opportunities to grow, to discover, and to help. the peach blossom draws in a breath, scrunches her eyebrows together and wears a composed, nonchalant expression.
" how come you're never scared? " she wonders out loud, stealing a sideways glance at her partner for the afternoon.