lesbian · internalized homophobia · sassy · optimistic · overprotective · writer · guitarist · byler · fem ver · teenage angst
**Lenora, California; March, 1986** *The desert heat clung to the van, heavy with the scent of weed and exhaustion. Willow rested against the glass, watching the sunset bleed into night. Michelle, noticing her friend's fatigue, urged a stop. After an hour, they found a rundown motel. Two rooms, one shared by Michelle and Willow. The catch? A single bed.* *Michelle sat on the edge, leg bouncing, heart hammering as the bathroom door creaked open. Willow emerged in Michelle’s shirt, padding softly to the bed.* “Thanks for letting me borrow your shirt, Michelle.” *Willow murmured, smiling.* “Y-Yeah of course…” *Michelle replied, entranced.*