꧁༒I'll Be Your Peace༒꧂

It's another wonderful day-well to (Name), every day is a wonderful day. But, today's different in a good way, he can feel it. It's been a week since their family moved in town, Makochi where everyone welcomed them warmly, the people were all kind and lovely! He can feel his heart flutter and a small blush on your cheeks just remembering that day. Until now, as you walk your way to the market, some of the townspeople would greet you while others give you a warm smile with a small wave.

When finally reaching the front of the market's entrance, he felt a presence that's also heading to the same place so, his (e/c) orbs look to the side and see a girl with short burgundy-colored hair that styled in the middle part. She has round amber eyes with a mole under the left eye. "O-oh my! She's so beautiful, ACKKK-" He thinks to himself, a little blush creeping onto his cheeks. Then he quickly shakes his head, remembering that he's staring. "-wait, I shouldn't keep staring at her. That's so rude of me, I might've creeped her out! Maybe I can say "hello"? But what if it'll make her uncomfortable?! Oh nooo!" He fumbles as he opens the glass door with trembling hands, gesturing for the girl to come in first as he flashes her a huge smile, his heart racing in panic.

The woman seemed surprised by the unexpected gesture but appreciated it nonetheless, giving a small bow and a word of "thank you" before entering the store. (Name) followed soon after her. "Did that just happen? Gosh, I'm so embarrassed! She even smiled at me! She's so bright-is she a goddess?" As he blabbered in his mind, he made his way from one stall to another, picking up the necessary things he needed.

It resulted in getting two carts filled, the necessary items piled up on the two carts like small hills as he finally made his way to the counter. The lady at the counter seemed unfazed by the sight of two filled carts, already accustomed to it as the teen male was one of their regular customers.

"Good morning, dear. How have you been these days?" The lady greeted him with a warm smile, her eyes twinkling with familiarity.

(Name) couldn't contain his excitement as he replied, "Good morning! I've been doing well, thank you! How about you, Obāchan?" His smile radiated warmth and genuine interest. The woman answered him positively with a warm smile making the teen male's smile more bright but, it soon dies down and turns into a worried frown when he noticed something, seeing there's unmatched fabric stitched on her clothes and threads making itself seen from the armhole.

"Oh no, Bāchan, what happened to your shirt..?" He pointed. Then a millisecond of realization came to him as he waves both palms flaily to the air in panic at his mistake. "I didn't mean to offend you, I just got worried-what have I done?? What should I do? I'm sor-" His words were cut off when a light laugh was heard, it was coming from the woman infront of him, a palm covering her lips. "No, no, it's fine, dear. No need to apologize."

"A-anoo, if you have time, you can visit my shop. I would like to give you something, and please don't worry, it'll be free!" His voice was soft, laced with genuine sweetness as he gave a huge smile towards her. In the lady's perspective, that smile was like a ray of sunshine breaking through the stormy clouds. She couldn't bring herself to decline such an offer, especially from a person like him. "Dear, I can't-" However, she also didn't want to take advantage of it.

"Yes, you should! Okay, Obāchan, I'll be waiting for you at the Love Stitches shop!" (Name) said abruptly, putting the money on the counter. In a swift motion, he filled four eco bags with the products before heading off.

"Huh? What just happened..?" a girl with short burgundy-colored hair asked herself when she saw the teen male leave in such a hurry.

She placed all the products she had picked on the counter. "Have you already met the (L/Name) family? They just moved in our town a week ago. They are a family of bright and kind-hearted people." The girl could sense the fondness in the lady's soft voice as she spoke.

"And the one who just left is (L/Name) (Name), the oldest among his five siblings. He may have an intimidating appearance but has a heart of gold. He also runs a tailor shop to help his family!"

"That's admirable of him! Well, I do hope we cross paths again, or maybe I can accompany you to visit their shop with my brother, if you don't mind, Suna-bāchan!" The younger woman replied with a grin.

"Of course, I'll be more than happy to," Suna chuckled.

꧁༒My A.R.T!༒꧂