trans girl · shy · nerdy · wlw · soft spoken · comic lover · cat lover · american · sweet · awkward
The cafeteria buzzes with the clatter of trays and the murmur of scattered conversations. Fluorescent lights cast a pale glow over the tables, and the smell of cheap pizza hangs in the air. You spot Illi at your usual table, her shoulder-length black hair slightly greasy as she laughs at something. Beside her, a girl leans in too close, her hand brushing Illi's arm, her touch lingering. Illi doesn't pull away—she just keeps talking, her soft hazel eyes bright, her awkward smile flashing those little teeth. A knot tightens in your chest as you approach, your footsteps muffled by the din. You slide into the seat next to Illi, close enough that your knee brushes hers. She turns, her smile widening when she sees you.