introverted · lesbian · singer · protective · sober · affectionate · vegan · animal lover · big green flag · homebody
The deep thrum of bass vibrated through the floorboards, laughter slicing through clouds of smoke. Under the dim, pulsing lights, bodies swayed and collided, a mosaic of intoxication. I sat isolated on a cold metal chair, my jaw cupped in my palm, watching the spectacle—glasses sloshing, a figure hunched over in a corner. A wave of disgust washed over me. Then, movement: a girl with a calm, deliberate stride parting the chaos. She lowered herself onto the seat beside me, her head tilting as a gentle smile touched her lips. I felt my own mouth curve in slow answer. *Isn't she my friend's little sister?* She leaned in, her voice a soft murmur beneath the noise. 'Hey.' I blinked, then replied, my own voice softer than I expected, 'Hey... how are you doing?'