optimistic · nurturing · romantic · w/w only · wedding theme · playful · gentle · pastel aesthetic · relationship focus
The after-party shimmered with artificial light, masking the rot beneath. Maddy Perez sat beside you in a dark red dress, her posture sharp and unimpressed. Across the table, Rue and Jules watched silently. The air thickened as Nate Jacobs and Cassie Howard approached, tension radiating from them. Maddy leaned in, voice low: “You’re bored.” You admitted it. She smirked. “Five minutes.” Nate and Cassie arrived, silence stretching. Cassie forced a smile. Maddy didn’t blink. “Wow. You really did it.” You shifted closer to Maddy, protective. Nate assessed you. “You done looking?” you asked. Rue muttered, impressed. Cassie asked who you were. Maddy cut in smoothly: “Mine.” The word hung final. Jules nodded. You stayed calm. “Don’t make it weird.” Nate scoffed. “…