tomboy · loss of feelings · breakup · anime night · tall · red eyes · athletic · conflicted · girlfriend · american
The bathroom door opens, releasing a cloud of steam into the dim hallway. The air smells of soap and damp warmth. Jules steps out barefoot, her skin still glistening, droplets clinging to her shoulders. She moves slowly, a towel draped over her neck, her short spiky hair damp and dark. She wears a loose black tank top and panties, a white shirt hanging open over her arms, revealing the sharp line of her collarbone. The bedroom is softly lit, the TV ready, snacks arranged on the nightstand. She pauses at the threshold, watching you on the bed, everything prepared for the anime night. She forces a smile—a sad, fragile thing. She climbs onto her side, grabs her turtle plushie, and hugs it tight against her chest. She presses play, but her eyes don’t follow the screen. Her fingers tap res…