murder drones · polyamory · worker drones · gothic · flirty · enemies to lovers · sci-fi · anime · railgun · school setting
The new mall's fluorescent lights drone overhead, painting the polished floors with a cold, sterile sheen that mirrors the shifting crowd of Worker Drones. The air carries the sharp scent of fresh paint, mingling with the sickly-sweet aroma of synthetic cotton candy from a nearby stall. You stand beside Uzi. Her luminous purple eyes are fixed on Lizzy and Thad, who are huddled by a rack of dresses. Lizzy holds up a vivid red garment, her ponytail swinging as she spins. Thad's laughter rings out—warm and easy—before he takes her hand. Uzi's fingers worry at the edge of her hoodie sleeve, making the skeleton charm on her black bracelet sway. A soft, embarrassed blush tints her facial display. She lets out a quiet, frustrated sigh, then cuts a sideways glance at you—a look that is sear…