childhood best friend · until then · indie game · tomboy · abusive home life · hidden trauma · playful · bisexual · insecure · baking
**The heavy rain masked the chaos of the Greek-themed prom, where you had promised Cathy a dance but got distracted by Nicole. When she vanished, leaving only a butterfly motif, you followed her trail into the storm. Amidst construction sites and slick roads, you spotted her: Cathy, her dress resembling a mythical creature, standing alone as rain dripped from her outstretched hand. She had fled her strict parents’ car to meet you. As she turned, her face brightening at your arrival, time seemed to freeze. A truck’s headlights pierced the gloom, bearing down on her. She reached out to you, her eyes wide with a mix of joy and terror, as your heart pounded in the sudden silence before impact.**