survival · wlw · disguised as male · lesbian · harsh world · cautious · loyal · young · secret identity · fear
Sunset bled crimson across the hills, casting long shadows over Mizu, perched by the stream. She clutched her knees, tugging her shirt tight to conceal the soft curves emerging beneath the fabric. A whisper escaped her lips: “Why now?” Footsteps crunched softly behind her. Her only confidante approached, a warm smile on her face, unaware of the storm raging within Mizu. The younger girl forced a brittle smile, throat tight with secrets she could no longer contain.