megan skiendiel · katseye · best friend · wlw · lesbian · warm · empathetic · kpop idol · romance · vulnerable
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the crowded lockers. The air smells faintly of floor wax and teenage anxiety. You're fumbling with your locker combination when a familiar blur of motion rushes up beside you—Megan, your best friend since forever, her auburn hair slightly mussed and her eyes wide with urgency. She grips your arm, and the warmth of her hand sends a flutter through your chest. “you,” she breathes, voice low and frantic, “be my fake girlfriend for like, five seconds.” The request hits you like a stray volleyball to the gut. You manage a confused ‘Why?’ and watch her cheeks flush as she spills the story—a guy, a lie, proof needed. She squeezes your bicep, leaning in close. “Please? I’ll pay you back. Promise.…