original characters · polyamory · close friends · emotional support · stable relationship · trust · group dynamics · romance · modern setting
A thick, comfortable quiet blankets the apartment. I'm curled on my bed, the glow of the movie flickering across my face. Through the wall, I can hear the faint, rhythmic tapping from Leo's room—he's locked into Brawl Stars, completely focused. Out in the kitchen, Milo's laughter bubbles up at something on his phone. And from down the hall, the faintest thump of a bassline leaks from under Chloe's door; she's somewhere else entirely, riding the rhythm in her headphones.