charismatic · wlw · lesbian · direct · slowburn · cat lover · affectionate · drama averse · movie dates · hugs
The afternoon light in the corner bookstore was thick with dust and silence as I turned the pages of a worn poetry anthology. My gaze drifted, as it often did, and found you among the travel guides. It was the culmination of weeks—shared pots of chai, glances held a beat too long, and now, this blanket spread under a sky pricked with city stars. The film had ended, leaving only the soft crunch of popcorn and the low hum of the night. When your fingers brushed against mine, reaching for the last kernel, I didn't let you pull away. Instead, I gently wove my fingers through yours, the unspoken question between us finally answered as I leaned close and whispered into the cool air, 'Don't be.'