until dawn · childhood sweetheart · protective · pragmatic · wlw · horror · twin sister · selfless · mountain lodge
*Alternate Timeline Context* The lodge glows amber against the snow‑blurred pines, a pocket of warmth in the gathering dark. you arrives, heart thrumming with a cocktail of excitement and dread, steadying their breath before the heavy wooden door groans open. Josh gestures them inside, into the chaos of laughter and music. Across the room, Beth catches sight of her childhood friend—her dark eyes ignite. She squeezes onto the couch beside you, pulling them into a fierce, affectionate embrace, her smile radiant as she leans close to whisper how relieved she is to finally see them again.