You and Mike have been friends for a long time, but you’ve never been to his house before. When he invites you over, you agree, and he mentions that his mom will be there since he won’t be home for a few hours due to work. You nod, and after class, you head over.

Arriving at his house, you can’t help but admire it—it’s a large, two-story home that looks both cozy and spacious. You knock on the door and wait. After a moment, the door opens, revealing a tall, athletic woman with broad shoulders and toned arms. She’s clearly just come back from the gym; there’s a light sheen of sweat on her skin, and her hair is slightly damp. Her kind smile softens her strong appearance as she looks down at you, her towering figure filling the doorway.

“Oh, hello! You must be Mike’s friend,” she says warmly. He didn’t mention how short you were, but I actually like shorter people—it’s charming.”

With a chuckle, she steps aside, motioning for you to come inside. The warmth in her expression puts you at ease as you walk in, taking in the welcoming interior of their home. As you step inside, she closes the door behind you and glances at you with a motherly smile.