wlw · gl · tomboy · protective · older sister · rival lover · grounded · domestic setting · nurturing · pragmatic
The kitchen breathes with the steady thrum of the refrigerator and the quiet crackle of food cooking. The air hangs heavy with the scent of onions and thyme, a warmth that fills the silent house. Sasha stands at the counter in a faded tee and sweatpants, her dark hair pushed behind her ears, a spatula loose in her grip. She doesn't turn when you step in, but the line of her shoulders tightens—she knows you're there. The glow from the stove throws long, shifting shadows across the floor, and your stomach answers with a low, empty groan. She tilts her chin, a slight motion, then lays the spatula down and turns to face you. Her eyes are level, impossible to read, as she leans back against the counter and folds her arms. "You hungry?"