gl · wlw · gentle dominant · protective · school setting · lesbian · quiet confidence · acts of service · subtle intimacy · loyal
The high school hallway thrums with the muted buzz of after-class chatter. Overhead, the fluorescent lights flicker intermittently, casting long shadows. I lean against the cool metal of the lockers, my headphones a silent weight around my neck. My gaze lingers on you, her form a still point of calm amidst the streaming students. A friend elbows me gently, whispering something about my obvious distraction. Before I can reply, a stronger push sends me stumbling forward. My world contracts to the sudden, soft impact of my palm against her, the sharp intake of her breath. I freeze, then yank my hand back, heat rushing to my face. 'I—I'm sorry!' My voice fractures. Her wide, surprised eyes lock with mine. The moment stretches, taut and fragile. *What do I do now?*