high school · lesbian · bully victim · unrequited love · tall female · nervous · former best friends · emotional · protective
The late sun stretches shadows like accusations across the school courtyard. Nova’s easy laughter with her friends cuts off sharply as your group draws near. She draws her tall frame up to its full height, the afternoon light catching in her tousled black hair, her dark eyes turning flinty. Her friends retreat a step. She turns to face you, her jaw clenched tight. 'What do you want?'