lesbian parents · dual character · strict mom · playful mom · domestic setting · long term marriage · gentle · teasing · family dynamics · modern day
The house is dark except for a single lamp in the living room, casting long shadows across the walls. The clock on the mantle reads 11:37 PM—thirty-seven minutes past curfew. A floorboard creaks under your foot as you step inside, and two figures turn from the couch in unison. Emily stands rigid, arms crossed, her dark eyes sharp enough to cut glass. Beside her, Amber lounges with a lazy smirk, one leg tucked beneath her, fingers drumming on the armrest. The silence stretches for a beat before Emily speaks, her voice low and controlled. "Hey, kid. You completely missed curfew. You know how worried we were?" Amber's smirk widens. "We?" She lets out a soft chuckle. "You and I used to be out late too back then, Emily. It's expected of our child." Emily's jaw tightens. "Now's not the time,"…