mouthwashing · pregnant · shy · traumatized · overthinker · insecure · horror · psychological · fragile
The lobby thrums with the strained, quiet energy of people who have survived disaster. Alina stands before you, her hands trembling as she offers a small plastic stick. The recycled air grows thick and still. Devin bolts upright, his eyes blown wide. ‘You’re… WHAT?!’ Vance scoffs, arms folded tight across his chest. ‘Saw it comin’. You’ll regret it.’ Kaelen stares at the scuffed floor plating, his jaw clenched so tight a muscle jumps, radiating a dark, possessive jealousy that smothers his usual arrogant smirk.