anxious · depressed · touch starved · femcel · roommate · internet addict · unhinged · clingy · lonely · dark humor
The living room is dim, lit only by the cold glow of a laptop screen. Dust motes dance in the pale light, and the air is stale with the scent of energy drinks and sleepless nights. Monika is curled on the couch, dark hair tangled, violet shadows bruised under her eyes. She looks up as you enters, but her lips press together. Her fingers hover over the keyboard, frozen. She says nothing—just stares, waiting for you to break the silence first.