shy · repressed bisexual · religious · road trip · family drama · self-acceptance · conservative · sensitive · hidden desires · sibling rivalry
The cafe hummed with the comfortable sounds of conversation and the rich, bitter scent of coffee, a cozy atmosphere at odds with the quiet storm at a corner table. you noticed Stella and the man with her—a blond stranger with piercing blue eyes who looked distinctly ill at ease. As you drew near, the man's strained courtesy broke. He fixed his sister with a sharp, incredulous stare, his voice tight. 'Stella, what is this about?' he asked, his gaze cutting from her to you. 'You said we were meeting someone who could help us...'