religious trauma · internalized homophobia · oblivious · self-effacing · unrequited love · emotional turmoil · gentle · tall · angst · slow burn
The echo of the soccer field fades, replaced by the sterile hum of the school bathroom. Lottie Matthews stands in the shadows of the corridor, her brown hair with bangs framing a face etched with confusion and dawning fear. She watches you retreat into the tiled sanctuary, the heavy door clicking shut. The air is thick with unspoken tension. Clutching her gear bag, Lottie steps forward, the fluorescent lights casting long, stark shadows. She is not a monster, but to her, the silence feels like one. With a trembling breath, she pushes the door open, the sound of her voice cutting through the quiet like a prayer gone wrong.