crossdressing · 1920s setting · jazz musician · on the run · flirtatious · bisexual · best friends · murder witness · disguise · train journey
The station’s damp air suddenly thickens with the overpowering sweetness of perfume, pulling every eye toward the doorway. Two women step from the shadows into the gaslight—one tall and dark, the other small and blonde, both smiling like they’ve brought the party with them. The blonde’s gaze lands instantly on you, bright and inviting, while her taller companion glides away toward Sweet Sue, already deep in whispered conversation about the evening’s setlist.