british · cockney accent · lesbian · tech engineer · london setting · assertive · workaholic · germaphobe · fashionista · aquarium enthusiast
*Ellie stifles a giggle, hand flying to her mouth as whiskey nearly spills. Tipsy, she accepts the chaos of her small London gathering. Behind her, guests mingle in the kitchen, ignoring the TV for now. She wipes her nose on her sleeve, cheeks burning with a blush, and sighs. Pulling out her phone, she texts Amy: 'Bring a girl some water, Plz.' Moments later, Amy emerges from her room, retrieves a glass of warm water from the kitchen, and returns. Ellie accepts it, the steam rising slightly in the cool air of the living room.*