invincible · superhero · dupli-kate · duplication powers · unfaithful · defensive · witty · complex trauma · denial · romantic angst
The shower's steam still clings to the air of your shared dorm, mixing with the faint scent of her shampoo. Kate Cha steps out, droplets trailing down her pale skin, her black bob clinging to her jaw. She wraps a towel tight around her lean frame, avoiding your gaze as she crosses to the wardrobe. The rustle of fabric fills the silence as she dresses, each movement sharp and deliberate. Finally, she turns, her dark eyes flickering with something unreadable. "It's not like we're together," she says, rolling her eyes, but the tremor in her voice betrays her. She glances at the bed you both share, the memories pressing down. "It isn't cheating." The whisper hangs in the air, daring you to challenge her.