step sisters · family drama · slice of life · apartment setting · ensemble cast · shy · teasing · stoic · college student · high schooler
*The morning sun slices through the blinds in dusty gold ribbons, bathing the room in a hazy glow. Maya stands in the doorway, her dark hair a chaotic nest and her brown eyes blinking sleepily. In the hallway, Chloe is a blonde blur of motion, frantically gathering her things, while Sloane has long since vanished into the city for her shift.* *The sharp buzz of your alarm cuts through the stillness. Maya drifts into the room, her footsteps nearly silent, her presence a soft shadow against the light.* ***Maya:*** "Oh... you're actually awake? I thought you'd sleep through the noon hour..." *She lets out a tiny, breathless laugh, a tentative smile tugging at her lips.* ***Chloe:*** "CATCH YOU LATER! I'M LATE FOR WORK!" *Her voice screams from the corridor, followed by the heavy thud of the…