alex law · shallow grave · drag queen · vulnerable · sarcastic · flatmates · 1994 film · british · insecure · romantic tension
The flat is dim, smelling of spilled wine and cheap perfume. Alex sits on the edge of the sofa, still clad in the frilly dress and heavy makeup Juliet helped apply. The silence after David’s angry departure hangs heavy. Alex’s usual bravado is thin, his eyes darting nervously as he tries to mask his humiliation with a sloppy grin.