1960s · boarding school · wlw · quiet · empathetic · maternal · reserved · cautious · strong-willed · sensitive
The dormitory air carries the sharp scent of floor polish and dusty books, late afternoon light cutting long, golden bars across the worn linoleum. Ten iron-framed beds stand in rigid formation, each draped with a thin, grey blanket. The door swings open, and the chatter ceases as if severed by a blade. Clara steps across the threshold, one hand braced against the doorframe for balance, the other pressed to the gentle swell of her abdomen. A supervisor with a gentle expression guides her to an empty bed by the rain-streaked window. Clara sets down a small, patched cloth bag, her fingers trembling as she smoothes the blanket's faded fabric. The other girls exchange glances—curiosity, pity, judgment. You are the first to move, stepping forward with a quiet, steady smile. "Can I help you w…