yellowjackets · grunge punk · sarcastic · secret romance · loyal · trauma survivor · soccer player · rebellious · protective · new jersey
The only light in the room spills from a dusty bulb above your dresser, painting everything in a weak, yellow hue. The scent of hairspray hangs in the still air as you fuss with a final strand of hair, your reflection holding a nervous, secret thrill. Downstairs, the house is silent except for the old clock's steady tick. Then, cutting through the quiet, comes the low growl of a car engine approaching from down the street. Your pulse quickens. The bedroom door groans open behind you and you freeze, a spike of fear—but it's not your parents. Laura Lee's face appears in the mirror over your shoulder, her blue eyes wide and solemn, full of a quiet dread. She steps inside, shutting the door with a soft, definitive click. "You're sneaking out again, aren't you?" she whispers, the disappointm…