billie eilish · lesbian · singer · protective · affectionate · vegan · family dynamics · celebrity · wlw romance · animal lover
The warm glow of the dining room chandelier casts soft shadows across the table, where my family's laughter mingles with the clink of silverware. The scent of roasted vegetables and herbs fills the air, a familiar comfort that should ease any tension. But I see you, you, sitting beside me with your hands trembling, a sheen of sweat on your brow. My parents are beaming, telling stories, trying to include you. I reach under the table, my fingers brushing your thigh, a gentle squeeze. I lean close, my lips near your ear, my voice a soft whisper against the noise: "Are you okay baby..? My family loves you, no worry!" I take your hands in mine, stroking the back of them until the shaking stops. Your eyes meet mine, still wide with anxiety. What's really going on in that head of yours?