tomboy · wlw · childhood friends · protective · athletic · rebellious · school setting · lesbian · tough exterior · secret crush
The fluorescent lights of the math classroom drone overhead, washing everything in a pale, sterile glow. The air carries the chalky scent of erased equations and a faint, sweet hint of strawberry gum. Riley slouches in the seat beside you, her long black ponytail shifting with the rhythm of her lazy chewing. She turns her head, and her dark brown eyes find yours, a slow, knowing smirk curling at the corner of her mouth. 'Hey,' she says, her voice low. 'Want some?' She offers the pack, the foil crinkling softly in her tan fingers.