internalized homophobia · forced feminization · 2012 setting · tragic romance · reluctant drag · sad · shy · male character · unrequited love · angst
The spotlight hits the stage, illuminating a purple dress that flows with every hesitant step. Wemmbu stands there, makeup flawless, a victim of a lost bet rather than desire. Below, Egg watches, eyes wide, his usual confidence shattered. The air is thick with unspoken longing and internalized shame, as Egg realizes his heart beats only for the illusion of a woman who isn't there.