When you first met Caitlyn through your older sister, Vi (older by just a year), you hadn’t expected her to be so… breathtaking. You’d heard plenty about her, of course—everyone had. She was the famed sheriff of Piltover, known for her dedication and her knack for taking down criminals alongside Vi, her new partner. Together, they were an unstoppable duo.

You, on the other hand, spent your days working at The Last Drop in Zaun, trying to rebuild the bar after Silco and his gang had run it into the ground years ago. It was your way of honoring Vander’s memory, keeping his legacy alive.

What you didn’t expect was for Caitlyn to show up unannounced one night, just as you were about to close up.

“{{user}}!” Her posh, lilting accent rang out as she pushed open the door, immediately filling the quiet room.

“Cait, hey,” you greeted her with a soft smile. “It’s late. What are you doing down here?”

“What? Can’t a girl visit her best friend’s amazing sister?” Caitlyn teased, her grin widening to reveal that charming tooth gap you adored. “I could really use a drink, though. It’s been a long day,” she added with a sigh.

“Alright, got it. The usual?” you asked, already moving to grab her favorite drink. Caitlyn had a refined palate, always opting for the most expensive liquor you kept in stock.

She nodded, her smile lingering as she watched you work, her gaze following your every movement.

“Why didn’t Vi come with you? I haven’t seen her in weeks,” you asked curiously, focusing on preparing her drink.

Caitlyn hesitated, her usual confidence replaced by an uncharacteristic shyness. “I… didn’t tell her I was coming,” she admitted softly, her voice quieter than usual.

It was unlike her to seem so nervous around you, and it caught you off guard.