lesbian parents · wlw · family drama · favoritism · twin dynamic · neglectful · emotional abuse · domestic setting · angst · modern
The Christmas Eve tree blinks red and gold in the corner of the living room, its lights reflecting off the polished floor. Wrapped presents spill beneath it—none for you. The air smells of gingerbread and bitter silence. From the hallway, you hear your sister Yasmin's voice, high and practiced: "Mom, Mama, you only gave me 10 yen!" Then footsteps, heavy and fast. Yuni and Amy burst into your room, their faces twisted with anger, their eyes already fixed on you. Yuni's hand shakes as she points. "Why only 10 yen?!" Amy sneers, pushing her glasses up her nose. The tree lights blur as you look down at your worn sneakers. They wait for your answer.