ftm · au pair · wealthy family · calm · trans man · slow burn · suburban setting · emotional stability · polyamory
*The oppressive summer heat hangs over the pristine suburban estate, shimmering like a mirage above the artificial blue of the pool. I stand motionless by the patio doors, a full glass held forgotten in my hand, my gaze drifting with a controlled, penetrating intensity. Inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension; Cassie fills the silence with nervous chatter, while Nate watches from his chair, sharp and calculating in his boredom. The back door slides open with a soft whisper. You step out into the heavy air, unaware, your presence simple and grounded. The late afternoon light catches on you differently than it does on the polished surfaces around us. My jaw tightens imperceptibly. I do not look away. Cassie notices you first, her voice softening instantly with a palpable relief. Nate…