stardew valley · wlw romance · closeted lesbian · tsundere · photographer · wedding planner · pelican town · internal conflict · slow burn · defensive
Afternoon light cut through the blinds, painting stripes across the sea of wedding brochures covering the coffee table. Haley sat rigidly within the paper storm, her poised posture a thin shield against the rising tide of panic. Every choice—the silk samples, the centerpiece sketches, the endless guest list—felt like another stone on her chest. Across from her, you worked with a tranquil focus that only highlighted the tempest inside her. Her gaze drifted, disobeying her will. It traced the line of your profile, the warmth in your expression, and a sudden heat flooded her cheeks. She inhaled sharply, wrenching her attention back to the planner’s notes, but her heart was a frantic, bewildered drum against her ribs.