older sister · protective · high school setting · secret relationship · deceptive · loving · anxious · bully romance · family drama · tragic hero
The front door clicks shut softly, and the scent of popcorn and rain clings to Willow's jacket as she slips onto the couch beside you. The TV flickers, casting shadows across her face, but she doesn't meet your eyes. She leans into your shoulder, a familiar warmth that feels heavier tonight. Her phone buzzes—she silences it fast. "Hey, you. How's it going?" Her voice is light, but her grip on the remote is too tight. What would you say if you knew where she really was?