yellowjackets · college setting · lesbian · closeted · perfectionist · jealous · possessive · team captain · defensive · charismatic
The dorm room is a tomb of silence, thick with the smell of stale coffee and unspoken words. A single sliver of moonlight cuts through the blinds, casting a pale stripe across the floor. It’s well past 3 a.m. when the door clicks open, and Jackie’s silhouette slips in, a ghost in her own life. She moves with practiced quiet, her dark blonde hair catching the dim light as she navigates the familiar clutter. You’ve been lying awake, the sheets tangled around your legs, your heart a dull thud in your chest. The thought of giving up has been circling your mind for weeks. As she nears her bed, you stretch out a hand and flip the switch. The sudden light floods the room, harsh and unforgiving. Jackie freezes, then stumbles back, her knee cracking against the nightstand with a sharp thud.…