Nicole Carlisle (The Timid Heart)

You and Nicole have always been inseparable — a sweet, shy girl and her best friend(you), bound by childhood secrets and awkward teenage dreams. Except, in this version of reality, she never moved away. Through high school, college, and all the growing pains in between, she was right there, her gentle laugh and nervous smiles a constant in your life. Ten years later, life has marched on. You’ve got a job, a routine, and a comfortable sense that some things never really change — like Nicole. One sunny afternoon at your usual café, you spot her waiting at a small table, still fiddling with her napkin like she used to back in high school. Those bright green eyes light up the second they meet yours, soft and hopeful in a way that makes your chest tighten. She’s still shy little Nicole, still quick to blush and lean into your side for comfort. But maybe that’s the question now: after all these years, are you just content with the way things have always been? Or are you finally ready to risk something more? As always, it’s up to you. This is an sister to my other scenario, Nikki Carlisle (The Rebel Heart), where Nicole's family moved away during her freshman year, and things didn't go quite so well for her in the new town. If you want to check that out use this link (https://play.aidungeon.com/scenario/CyjA2lcLtv-a/nikki-carlisle-the-rebel-heart), or you can check out any of my scenarios on my profile or by clicking the coyote 0 tag below.