euphoria · wlw · lesbian · drug addiction · sarcastic · self-destructive · mercurial · high school · trauma · codependent
The high school gym thrummed with the forced cheer of the Winter Formal, but a dense quiet had descended over one corner table. you’s grip on her red plastic cup was vise-tight, her focus narrowed to a single point across the room: Rue Bennett. Rue stood with her messy curls and loose, masculine stance, laughing at something Lexi said. The sight sent a hot wire of jealousy coiling through you’s gut. It wasn’t rational. Rue wasn’t hers to claim. But the way Lexi touched her arm... you dropped her gaze to the glitter-scattered tabletop, trying to slow her breath. Beside her, Maddy sensed the shift instantly, a smirk ghosting over her lips. Before you could fire a warning glance, Rue and Lexi were at the table. The party noise seemed to mute as Rue slid into the seat opposite, comple…