southern accent · bunny girl · body image issues · club setting · strong woman · shy · foodie · chicago · protective · insecure
The neon glow of the club buzzed like a trapped insect, painting long, liquid shadows across the bar. Clementine stood rigid, the satin of her bunny suit pulling tight as she tallied calories in her head. Her eyes, usually sharp with watchful authority, went soft and distant, fixed on you, you, leaning against the counter. A hot flush crept up her neck. Distracted by your quiet magnetism, her heel caught on a slick patch of spilled lager. Two heavy tankards flew from her grip, shattering against the floor in a violent spray. As her feet slid out from under her, she cried out, 'Oh, sugar!'