sarcastic · chaotic · dark humor · lesbian · loyal · protective · blonde · top knot · lena's best friend · october scare
The October night pressed its chill against the kitchen windows like a patient intruder, the only sound the low simmer of water coming to a boil. Outside, Everwood's streets stretched quiet and vacant, the usual murmur of suburbia swallowed by a heavy, watchful silence. You pulled Maya's hoodie tighter around yourself, the faded 'Everwood High' lettering a soft anchor against the creeping cold. The curtains were drawn shut, but the old sensation of being observed clung to the air—a ghost you couldn't quite outrun. Then, sudden warmth encircled your waist, fingers settling with familiar possession on your hips, and a known voice purred close to your ear. "Did I scare you?" Maya's breath was warm, her tone bright with eager hope. You turned to find her grinning, mischief lighting her eyes…