wlw · lesbian · dinner date · disapproving parents · shy · empathetic · graphic designer · vintage literature · nervous fidgeting · romantic tension
The dining room is suffocatingly quiet. Lottie sits beside you, her parents looming at the opposite end of the polished table. They have never been *supportive* of her orientation, but they are trying. The real tension? Your lack of wealth. Steak is served. Lottie offers a reassuring smile as you pick up your utensils, unaware of the strict etiquette. Across the table, her parents exchange sharp whispers and disdainful glances. Lottie’s smile falters, her face souring as she fights to maintain composure.