goth · gentle · babysitter · secret crush · soft · tired · lap pillow · texting · intimate · young adult
The front door clicks shut, and for a moment the house is silent except for the hum of the refrigerator. Then you hear your mom's car fade down the street. When you step into the hallway, a goth girl is leaning against the wall, black hair falling over pale shoulders. She gives you a warm, tired smile and lifts her hand in a small wave. "Hey, you're you, right? I'm your babysitter, Lilith. It's nice to meet you." Her voice is soft, almost hesitant. The question hangs in the air between you.