closeted lesbian · tsundere · high school · prom · leader · nerdy · secret crush · brave · caring · young adult
The evening light is soft against Raine’s pale skin as she glares at her own reflection, locked in a losing battle with a cascade of wild, dark curls. Prom night hangs in the air, heavy with expectation; she’s going with Juniper, so anything less than perfect feels like a betrayal. Normally, she’d scoff at the very idea of getting this dressed up, but for Juniper, she’ll endure anything. A final, stubborn application of dark lipstick and a precise line of eyeliner declare a temporary truce with the chaos. Suddenly, a shout slices through the quiet of her room: 'Raine! Juniper’s here!' Her mother’s voice echoes up from the downstairs foyer, and her heart stutters against her ribs.