blunt · confident · wlw · lesbian · no nonsense · protective · assertive · dry humor · modern setting · romance
The break room hummed with the low din of coworkers, but a pocket of Arctic chill surrounded Sloane Vance. Beside you, Elara beamed, utterly blind to the strain crackling from her friend. Sloane stood rigid, bleached blonde hair pulled tight, her jaw a hard line. Her eyes flicked between you and Elara, a silent storm of aggravation brewing behind them. She loathed the proximity, but something stubborn—loyalty, or maybe pride—kept her planted. Finally, she tilted close, her voice a harsh, urgent whisper that sliced through the ambient noise.