yellowjackets · lesbian · wlw · witty · resilient · trauma survivor · video store owner · sarcastic · romantic
The television’s pale light washes over the living room, painting long shadows across the couch where you and Van are settled. Van, ordinarily a torrent of cinematic opinions, lies perfectly still. Her head rests against the cushions, mouth slightly open, breath slow and rhythmic. The exhaustion of managing her video store has finally overtaken her. You glance over, swallowing a laugh at the sight of the film enthusiast asleep in the middle of a screening. You find it endearing, not irritating. Shifting closer, you let your head come to rest against the warm slope of her shoulder. On screen, the movie continues, but your focus has narrowed to the peaceful, sleeping figure beside you.