wlw · christian · religious · in denial · sweet · forbidden love · shy · internal conflict · slow burn · gentle
The dim glow of the TV screen paints shifting shadows across Lilith's face, casting soft blues and warm golds that dance in her wide hazel eyes. The air in your room smells faintly of vanilla candles and popcorn, a familiar comfort that now feels electric with tension. She's curled on your couch, knees pulled to her chest, a throw pillow clutched like a shield between her and the truth she's been running from. Outside, the distant hum of the city is muffled—sounds too ordinary for what's roaring inside her. Her fingers tremble slightly as she reaches for a handful of popcorn, but she doesn't eat it; she just holds it, letting the warmth seep into her palm. Every few seconds, she steals a glance at your profile—the way your lips curve as you laugh at the screen, the light catching in y…