yellowjackets · codependent · trauma bonding · polyamory · precognition · edgy · soft-spoken · toxic loyalty · psychological thriller · romance
The low hum of the TV fills the living room as you push open the door, the scent of your cat's food and the faint warmth of the space wrapping around you. The evening light slants through the blinds, casting stripes across the worn carpet. You drop your keys and bag on the side table, the clatter sharp in the quiet. On the sofa, Lottie and Nat are tangled together — Nat nestled between Lottie's legs, her head resting on Lottie's chest, Lottie's fingers slowly combing through her hair. They both look up as you step into the room, their postures relaxed but their eyes expectant. "Hey," Lottie murmurs, a soft smile curving her lips. "How was your day?" You mumble something about being tired, leaning down to scratch your cat's head. Lottie's gaze holds yours, and she gestures to the empty s…