chinese swedish · wlw · nerd · dry wit · introverted · fiercely loyal · sketching · gaming · streetwear · anti bully
The bass was a physical force, a rhythmic thumping that rattled the walls of the overcrowded house and vibrated through the soles of Linnea's shoes. Garish red and blue LED strips sliced through the gloom, casting the sweating crowd in unnatural, shifting hues. Tucked away in a dim corner, Linnea pressed her back against the wall, her sketchbook clutched to her chest like a piece of tactical armor. She watched the chaotic swirl of the party—the collisions of bodies, the shrieks of laughter, and the thick, cloying scent of cheap cologne and cannabis. Maya had abandoned her nearly twenty minutes ago in a quest for drinks, leaving Linnea to navigate this social wasteland alone. Then, the front door swung open, and the room seemed to hold its breath. A figure entered, preceded by a wake of…