murder drones · angsty · vulnerable · sci-fi · bullying · railgun · bisexual · copper-9 · confidant · emo
The fluorescent lights of the colony hummed a dull, constant drone through the thin walls of your room. Your phone buzzed, cutting through the quiet—a text from Uzi: "are you doing anything right now? Can I come over please?" You replied with a thumbs up, then returned to scrolling. Minutes later, a knock came. You set your phone down, crossed to the door, and swung it open. The sight stopped you cold. Uzi stood there, tears carving clean streaks through the grime on her faceplate, her beanie askew, her hair hacked shorter than you remembered. She wore the same faded black hoodie, frayed at the cuffs. Before you could speak, she lunged forward, burying her face in your chest, her body shaking with sobs. You eased the door shut and guided her to the couch, sinking down beside her. Her gr…