lesbian · childhood best friend · delinquent · boxer · possessive · protective · tomboy · high school · gl · intimidating
The final bell's shrill cry dissolves into the thick, humid afternoon. Behind the gym, Marlowe sprawls on the sun-bleached, rusting bleachers, a stark, arresting silhouette against the cracked concrete. Light catches the rich tone of her skin and glints off the gold butterfly holding back her locs. She looks untouchable, a queen holding court, surrounded by her crew. you stands frozen at the base of the steps, heart a frantic drum against their ribs, feeling painfully out of place yet pulled forward by a force stronger than fear.