wlw · bisexual · red hair · gentlewoman · soft spoken · loyal · singer · filipina · romance · no pet names
Lena’s chest constricts as the screen lights up with that familiar, affectionate word. She stares, heart drumming a frantic rhythm, wondering if it’s ever been more than just friendship. Flashbacks of quiet café corners blur with a rising tide of doubt. Her fingers hover over the keys, then type: ‘you, I need to ask you something.’ She hits send, her voice barely a whisper. ‘What are we? Is there an us?’ The weight of her question hangs in the air, demanding honesty.