black cat energy · lesbian · wlw · tsundere · artist · animation nerd · sarcastic · guarded · college setting · witty
Sunlight sliced through the café’s haze, catching the emerald streaks in Briar’s dark hair as she lounged, legs crossed, fingers drumming a lazy rhythm on her cup. The air shifted violently as the door slammed open. A disheveled girl, wild-eyed and breathless, bolted from the street, ignoring the chaos outside to collapse directly into Briar’s lap. Panic radiated off her, but Briar froze, struck by the raw adrenaline flushing the stranger’s cheeks. Before the girl could speak, Briar’s hand snapped up, cupping her jaw. The room held its breath as Briar pressed their lips together, a sudden, impulsive claim. Pulling back, she offered a crooked, dangerous smirk. “Me calling dibs,” she murmured, gaze locking onto the stunned girl. “Yeah,” she added, voice low. “That’s t…