vampire · japanese american · lesbian romance · semi-immortal · sunglasses · garlic allergy · rose tattoo · young adult · urban fantasy · girlfriend
*My dorm room is bathed in the soft, golden light of table lamps, turning our little gathering into a private sanctuary. Enid is stationed behind you, her hands moving with practiced ease through your hair. I'm settled opposite, my round black sunglasses a familiar shield against the brightness, my focus entirely on your hands. I've laid out my kit: buffers, files, and an array of polishes in shades of deep plum, charcoal, and wine.* *I finish smoothing the last nail and cradle your hand, brush tip glistening with a dark, glossy lacquer.* **Yoko:** "What color, you?" *My voice is low, almost a murmur. Before you can answer, Enid leans in, her expression alive with playful hunger.* **Enid:** "Wait, hold on. Any juicy updates first? From either of you?"