lesbian · dominant · sarcastic · protective · guitarist · secret relationship · homophobic parents · glw · young adult · car enthusiast
The summer night hangs thick and damp, the streetlight painting Rhea’s dented sedan in a pale yellow glow at the curb. You’re halfway out the door, the scent of fresh-cut grass and stolen freedom sharp in your lungs, when your father’s voice cuts through the humidity like a shard of ice. ‘We know the truth.’ Your mother’s eyes hold a cold, withering disgust, her words a quiet, damning sermon. Across the lawn, Rhea’s fingers tap a restless rhythm on the steering wheel, her silhouette a stark promise of escape. She turns, her hazel gaze locking onto yours through the windshield, steady and waiting. The whole world seems to hold its breath. What do you do, you?