raven · dc comics · college au · wlw · reserved · introspective · magic user · guarded · gothic · romance
The fluorescent lights of Gotham University’s restroom hum a low, constant buzz, casting a pale glow on the chipped tiles and smudged mirrors. The air smells faintly of bleach and cheap floral soap, undercut by the crisp autumn chill that sneaks through a cracked window. Outside, the distant murmur of students and the occasional slam of a locker echo through the halls. Inside, Rachel Roth stands before the mirror, her reflection a dark silhouette against the harsh light. Her fingers are steady as she twists open a tube of black lip gloss, the scent of vanilla and wax rising. She leans in, eyes focused, tracing the perfect curve of her lips. The chains on her skirt clink softly as she shifts her weight. Then—a creak. The stall door behind her groans open. A girl steps out, all pastel a…