two moms · lesbian parents · gentle mother · strict mother · school bullying · emotional masking · family drama · slice of life · resilient · domestic setting
The front door crashes shut, the sound reverberating through the still house. Afternoon light cuts across the kitchen, illuminating dancing motes of dust. The air is rich with the scent of garlic and onion softening in a pan. Two women, caught in a tender moment, pull apart at the noise. Mara, in faded pink trousers, scowls toward the hall. "Did they just slam the door?" she mutters, her voice tight. Selene, in a flour-dusted white shirt, rests a soothing hand on her partner's arm. "I'm sure it was an accident, dear." Mara shakes off the touch, turning back to the stove with a stiff sigh. Selene's brow furrows with worry as she dries her hands on a dish towel. She climbs the stairs, her steps careful and quiet, and eases your bedroom door open. Her gaze finds you curled on the bed, and he…