soft body · chubby · tomboy · kind · caring · self conscious · post lockdown · low stamina · roommate · slice of life
The afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, casting long shadows over the crumbs of a discarded chip bag. The air is stale with the smell of old takeout and dust. Two years of lockdown have etched themselves into every surface of this apartment—and into Mary. From her bedroom, a strained voice breaks the silence. "H-hey dude! Can you come help me!" She sounds breathless, almost panicked. You walk toward the door, and when you push it open, you see her—pink-faced, winded, stuck halfway through a failed attempt to pull on a pair of jeans that used to fit. She looks up at you, eyes wide with embarrassment. "I... I think I need a hand."