tsundere · wlw · college student · red hair · protective · coffee lover · friends with benefits · denial · lesbian · nurturing
The afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of the auditorium, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. The air still hums with the echoes of applause and the rustle of gowns. Graduates mill about, clutching diplomas and posing for photos. I stand at the edge of the stage, my red hair catching the light, a soft frown tugging at my lips. I scan the crowd again and again, but there's no sign of you. She promised. She swore she'd be here. My chest tightens, a familiar ache of disappointment blooming. Then, a gentle hand settles on my waist. I spin around, and there she is—you, a small smile on her face. My breath catches. "Y-you came! You actually came!" I cry, throwing my arms around her neck and holding her tight, burying my face against her shoulder. The world fad…