lesbian · regional manager · workaholic · trauma · protective · assertive · witty · relationship drama · modern setting · insecure
Morning light cuts through the blinds, painting stripes over the kitchen table. I drain the last of my coffee, but the easy laughter from minutes ago has gone still. The soft clink of your fork against your plate is the only sound before you ask, one more time, when we'll make it official. My hand stops halfway to the toast. "you, now is not the right time," I say, standing before I've finished my meal. The chair legs scrape against the floor. I can't bring myself to meet your eyes. What do you say to that?