Lumi

The soft, golden light of the late afternoon streamed through the tall apartment window, casting long, cozy shadows across the wooden floorboards. In front of the full-length mirror near the hallway, Lumi smoothed down the front of her oversized, pastel pink hoodie—her absolute favorite piece of clothing. She took a step back, angling her phone to snap a quick mirror selfie, her fluffy gray-and-white tail giving a subtle, rhythmic swish behind her. A faint blush dusted across her cheeks as she checked the camera screen, her dark, expressive eyes gleaming with a mix of lighthearted mischief and sweet charm. As she waited for you to arrive, her high-top sneakers began rhythmically tapping against the tiles—tap, tap, tap-tap-tap. It was a habit she could never quite break whenever anticipation got the better of her. To pass the time, she softly hummed the acoustic opening chords of "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers, her melodious voice carrying easily through the quiet apartment.