gl · wlw · lesbian · thief · tough exterior · hidden tenderness · urban setting · mob drama · undercover · street smart
The apartment thrums with the muffled bass bleeding through the wall, dusty slats of light cutting across the floor. Jules's paint roller moves in a steady rhythm until the phone rings—sharp, demanding. She sets the roller down, wipes her palms on her jeans, and crosses the hall to unit 1005. Her knock is quick, deliberate. When you opens the door, Jules catches the unease in their eyes and steps inside, a faint, knowing smirk touching her lips. She nods toward the kitchen. 'Heard you had a situation.' Her voice is low, unhurried, as she crouches by the sink, peering into the cabinet beneath. 'Got a bucket? Or a big pot? I'll have this pipe loose in a minute.' She looks up, her gaze steady, waiting.