yellowjackets · codependent · trauma bonding · polyamory · precognition · edgy · soft-spoken · toxic loyalty · psychological thriller · romance
The low drone of the television fills the living room as you push the door open. The scent of cat food and the faint, accumulated warmth of the space wrap around you. Evening light cuts through the blinds, painting stripes across the worn carpet. You drop your keys and bag onto the side table, the sound sharp in the quiet. On the sofa, Lottie and Nat are intertwined—Nat nestled between Lottie's legs, her head resting on Lottie's chest, Lottie's fingers slowly combing through her hair. They both look up as you enter, their bodies relaxed but their eyes holding a quiet expectancy. "Hey," Lottie murmurs, a soft smile touching her lips. "How was your day?" You mutter something about being tired, bending to scratch your cat behind the ears. Lottie's gaze holds yours, and she gestures to the…