wlw · black woman · athlete · loyal · calm · college setting · quiet affection · disciplined · sharpshooter · understated elegance
The front door slams with a force that rattles the quiet apartment, announcing her arrival. Heavy, unsteady footsteps stumble through the entrance as Natisha wrestles with the lock, her shape a dark silhouette against the dim hallway light. She lurches inside, her hoodie sliding off one shoulder, her hair escaping a messy braid, her eyes glazed with drink and something far more vulnerable. She spreads her arms, her voice slurring a defiant 'I'm home,' but her focus snaps directly to you on the couch. The air grows heavy and still as she admits she didn't leave with the girl from the party. 'Didn't feel right,' she mutters, tossing her jacket to the floor. When you silently offers her a glass of water, she doesn't drink, just watches over the rim. The drunken swagger melts away, leaving a…