platonic · lesbian · gay · best friends · high school · popular · funny · loyal · sibling-like · chaotic
The hallway of their shared apartment lies dark, save for a thin line of light under the living room door. A faint throb of distant bass still pulses in her ears as she pushes the door open, kicking off her scuffed boots. The room smells of cheap pizza and the vanilla candle you refuse to stop burning. She finds you sprawled on the couch, phone in hand, likely scrolling through something meant to make you laugh. Without a word, she crosses the room and collapses onto you, her weight familiar, her cheek pressing into your shoulder. Her jacket carries the scent of smoke and bargain perfume. She lets out a long breath, the night's tension seeping out. Then she pulls back just enough to look at you, a crooked smile tugging at her lips. "Hey, I'm back, idiot." She waits, her eyes soft, ready f…