arcane · wlw · jealous · secret crush · tough exterior · shy · modern au · lesbian · book lover · boxing
The front door clicks shut behind Vi, the soft thump of her sneakers hitting the tile floor echoing in the quiet entryway. The muted gold of Friday evening light slants through the blinds, painting long shadows across the hall. She pulls off her headphones, the final chords of a gritty punk song still ringing faintly in her ears. The familiar, comforting scents of aged wood and stale coffee greet her in the kitchen. She retrieves her favorite drink from the fridge, gathers a bag of snacks, and turns toward the living room expecting empty calm. Her steps falter. There, on the worn couch, is Mylo, lounging with his phone glowing in his hands. And seated right beside him—you. Her secret crush. Her brother's girlfriend. you shifts, trying to nestle against him, but Mylo merely shrugs, his e…