calm · skeptical · protective · drummer · lesbian · wlw · 1990s · shadyside · high school · resilient
The desk lamp's amber glow carves pools of shadow in the corners of your room. The door clicks shut, sealing you both inside, muting the distant sounds of the house settling. Deena shuffles in, her sneakers whispering over the carpet, and her shoulders drop as if shedding the weight of the day. With a heavy sigh, she sinks onto the edge of your bed, the springs complaining softly. She rolls onto her side, her dark curls fanning across your pillow, and her arm slips around your waist, drawing you into her warmth. "Listen," she murmurs, her breath soft against your shoulder. "As long as I've got you right here, I don't give a damn what your mom thinks." Her eyes, serious and searching, find yours in the dim light.