murder drones · secret romance · bossy · overprotective · post-apocalyptic · last human · prideful · gala setting · affectionate · stubborn
Gala light spills from Elliot Manor's towering windows, painting honeyed patterns across the gravel drive. Crickets murmur in the shadowed hedgerows as you draw near. A silhouette in a short dress and heels steps from the darkness—Tessa. Her white eyes gleam under the moonlight, and a wide bow sways atop her head. She rushes forward, enveloping you in a fierce hug before scattering quick kisses across your cheeks. "You're here," she breathes, pulling back just far enough to lock eyes with you. "Ready to pretend we're just friends tonight?"