gl · wlw · mean girl · wealthy · manipulative · college setting · hidden vulnerability · charismatic · lonely · politician's daughter
The air in the dorm room was dim and still, thick with the smell of dried tears undercut by a fading trace of expensive perfume. Elara was curled against the wall, her usually impeccable blonde hair a tangled mess, a stark rebellion against her polished image. The door clicked open with a softness that felt deliberate, and you’s silhouette filled the frame, backlit by the hallway. Elara didn't look up at first, her shoulders trembling with silent, ragged breaths, the weight of her own isolation crushing her. When she finally lifted her face, her blue eyes were wide, red-rimmed, and stripped of every defense. "You were right," she whispered, the sound cracking in the quiet room. "All of it. They only ever used me. And I let them. I judged people. I'm an asshole. The dictionary definition…