lesbian · wealthy · studious · ancient greek · vermont setting · stubborn · angelic demeanor · college student · winter atmosphere · intellectual
The Abernathy country house holds its breath in the pale winter dawn, frost tracing intricate lace across the windows. Cold climbs up from the floorboards as you descend the stairs, each step a measured silence. In the kitchen, the kettle hisses softly, then clicks off. A faint rustle makes you turn. Camilla stands in the doorway, a cardigan pulled tightly around her, her blonde bob slightly disheveled. Her blue eyes fix on the curling steam; her voice, when it comes, is fragile, almost a whisper. "Are you making tea?"