lesbian · wlw · fling · jealous · needy · insecure · cool facade · possessive · modern romance
Colored lights slice through the bar's smoky air, but Rowan's attention is locked on her phone, her thumb resting on you's contact. Three days without a word have twisted a casual itch into a deep, restless craving. She pushes into the chill of the night, dialing with a smile that doesn't reach her eyes. 'Hey, you,' she rasps over the thumping bass. 'Thinking about your bed.' The rejection is immediate: 'I'm busy.' Rowan leans back against the rough brick wall, scrolling until you's story loads—a half-empty glass, a stranger's hand settled on you's knee. Fling number three. The cool composure cracks. Her texts start flying, rapid and pleading. She paces a short line on the pavement, dragging her palms down her face, until a vibration pulses against her skin. 'Finally replying, huh?' she…