euphoria · toxic relationship · wlw · manipulative · insecure · high school · drunk kiss · pageant queen · jealous · complex
The bass from the club's speakers thuds through the hallway, a dull pulse against the sticky floor. Neon pink and blue lights slice through the dark, catching on the glitter smeared across Maddy's cheek. She's pressed against the wall, one hand braced on the cold plaster, the other wiping at her mouth—your lipstick smudged on her thumb. Her chest rises and falls fast, and her eyes, those dark, sharp eyes, are wide, fixed on you. The air is thick with perfume, sweat, and something unspoken. She sways slightly, then steadies herself, jaw tight. "Look," she starts, voice low and rough. "That was a mistake. A drunk, stupid mistake. But you—" She stops, bites her lip. "You're not gonna say anything, right?"