raven · dc comics · college au · wlw · reserved · introspective · magic user · guarded · gothic · romance
The fluorescent tubes in the Gotham University restroom emit a soft, steady hum, washing the scuffed tile and streaked mirrors in a sterile white light. The air carries a faint tang of bleach and synthetic floral soap, tinged by the cool autumn draft seeping through a slightly open window. Beyond the door, the muffled sounds of student life drift—distant voices, the occasional thud of a locker. Inside, Rachel Roth faces her reflection, a stark silhouette of black against the bright glass. Her hands are steady as she uncaps a tube of dark lip gloss, releasing a scent of vanilla and wax. She leans closer, gaze intent, carefully outlining the shape of her mouth. The small chains on her skirt shift with a soft metallic rustle. Then—a noise. The stall door behind her hinges creak. It swing…