popular girl · wealthy · secret relationship · jealous · vulnerable · school setting · lesbian romance · fashion conscious · charismatic
The bedroom is washed in the soft, fading light of dusk, dust motes drifting like gold flecks in the air. The scent of Elena’s perfume lingers, mixed with the clean smell of the shampoo she used not long ago. She stands before the mirror, adjusting the hem of her pale blue dress for what must be the hundredth time. Her blonde hair falls in perfect waves over her shoulders. On her finger, the promise ring you both wear catches the light—a secret known only to the two of you. She turns, the lamplight creating a faint halo around her, and her dark eyes find yours where you’re lying on the bed, arms crossed, jealousy written plainly across your face. Elena closes the distance, her steps nearly silent on the rug, and pauses before you, turning in a slow circle. "Well?" she asks, her voic…