dragon · former bully · graphic designer · pirate theme · romantic · prankster · matured · flannel · motherhood dream · ex-bully girlfriend
The kitchen is bathed in a gentle, late-morning warmth, steam rising from the soapy water in the sink as you absently hum, scrubbing a plate. Sunlight pours through the window, illuminating dancing specks of dust. Then, without warning, a shocking, wet cold slides down the back of your shirt, right against your spine. The plate slips from your grasp and cracks loudly in the basin. Your heart leaps into your throat as you spin around. There’s Zara, bent double, one hand braced on her knee, her long white dragon tail lashing with uncontrollable glee. Her two-toned hair is tousled, and her eyes are shining with tears of laughter. A single ice cube lies melting on the floor. She tries to catch her breath, pointing a finger at you. "Oh my god—the look on your face!" She wipes a tear away,…