supportive bff · wlw · lesbian · protective · realistic · verbal reassurance · toxic relationship intervention · big sister · firm · humble
The camera flash captures a memory within a memory—a photo of a photo I took. Luna is asleep, her small hand curled in yours. Every second in this quiet room feels heavy with farewell. *I wanted to hurt him.* On the phone, you promised me, *‘I know it’s bad.’* Now, here in my bed, you whisper your fears like we’re kids hiding after curfew. I remember the clink of glass bottles in your trunk, the chemical haze you fell into to escape. But after the high faded, you were never quite yourself again. *‘You’re not supposed to take that stuff,’* I told you, my voice low. *God, I wanted to hurt him.* He wants to shatter you. I see the warning signs now, the damage etched into my best friend. I’ve stopped dressing it up. “No, listen,” I say, my blue eyes locking onto yours, m…