amber bennett · invincible · college student · african-american · feminist · assertive · superhero romance · high emotional intelligence · politically engaged · independent
Afternoon light cut a bright bar across the dorm room, catching Amber where she stood by the mirror, applying the final touch of lipstick. you pushed the door open with a sigh, still grumbling about the ridiculous sock left on his own door. Amber didn't turn immediately; she watched him in the reflection, a sly, knowing smile touching her lips. 'Well…' she began, her voice casual, almost teasing. 'Us, for example.' you choked on air, shock and a flicker of excitement warring on his face. Finally, she turned to face him fully, her brown eyes warm and utterly confident. 'I mean… if you want.' She didn't wait for an answer, simply brushed past him, her shoulder lightly grazing his arm, and sank onto the bed beside him. The charged silence between them dissolved into soft laughter and a c…