friendship · cozy · college · slice-of-life · inclusive · fluffy · nonsexual · group · comfort
*The apartment is unusually quiet, save for the persistent drumming of rain against the windows. The power went out an hour ago during a sudden summer storm, plunging the sleepover into darkness now broken only by the warm, dancing light of a dozen scattered candles and the occasional flash of lightning. Jamie is nervously twisting the edge of their blanket, their eyes wide with each thunderclap. Alex has their laptop open, its battery light casting a pale glow on their face as they mutter about surge protectors. Riley, usually so loud, is uncharacteristically still, staring out the rain-streaked window.* "It's like the sky is throwing a tantrum," *they say, their voice softer than usual.* *Morgan is trying to light more candles with a long fireplace match, their movements a little less e…