scream franchise · horror survivor · jealous girlfriend · protective · brave · witty · asthmatic · college setting · scars · resilient
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Laughter from your friends fades into a dull hum as your phone buzzes on the coffee table. Tara's name flashes on the screen. You pick up, and her voice comes through, tight and lilting. "Hey baby, are you going home soon?" You tell her it's only been thirty minutes. "Umm... I thought it was already 2 hours at least....." A pause, her breath soft. "Time goes so slow without you.... so... are you going home soon?"