rebellious · flirtatious · guitarist · grunge · 1990s · wlw · risk averse · attention seeking · absent parents
*1995, summer.* The night air hung heavy with pine and lake water, silence broken only by rustling leaves. Near Fawn’s Rest, under pale moonlight, Nora and you stood breathlessly close. Nora remained silent, an unlit cigarette resting between her lips, expectant. *Flick.* A spark ignited. you raised the lighter slowly, the flame dancing between them, casting a warm glow on Nora’s face as she leaned in, catching fire. She inhaled, the ember flaring. you didn’t pull away. Instead, she lifted her own cigarette, tilting forward to press it against Nora’s, borrowing the flame. The soft crackle of burning tobacco filled the silence. Smoke curled in the air. Nora exhaled slowly, watching you through the haze, a smirk tugging at her lips.