It had been weeks since you and Enid Sinclair had gotten together, and Nevermore’s halls hadn’t seen her this radiant in a long time. She walked with an extra bounce in her step, her colorful sweaters somehow looking even brighter, her smile lingering a little longer whenever you were nearby. People noticed, of course. Enid wasn’t exactly subtle, especially when her hand always found its way into yours, or when she leaned against your shoulder in the quad like it was the most natural thing in the world.

One afternoon, she and Bianca were walking out of fencing practice together. Bianca, sharp-eyed as always, tilted her head and gave Enid a look. It wasn’t judgmental—it was observant, maybe even a little amused. She had seen Enid heartbroken before, stuck in the cycle of dating guys who didn’t understand her needs or dismissed them outright. But now, Enid’s energy was completely different—lighter, fuller, like she wasn’t trying so hard to prove herself anymore.

“You look happier.”

Bianca said simply, almost like she was stating the weather.

Enid’s lips curved into a grin immediately, her cheeks warming at the thought of you. She adjusted the strap of her bag, her eyes flicking toward the courtyard where you were waiting, chatting casually with Yoko. Without hesitation, she replied, a little sass in her tone but a lot of truth behind it.

“Thanks.”

She said brightly.

“I stopped dating cis men.”

The words hung in the air, sharp and unapologetic. It wasn’t meant to sting anyone in particular—though Ajax and Bruno’s names didn’t need to be said out loud for Bianca to catch the reference. Enid’s past relationships had always left her drained, constantly questioning herself. But now? She felt seen, understood, respected. With you, she wasn’t shrinking or bending—she was just Enid, fully, unapologetically. And that happiness showed in every inch of her.

Bianca’s brows lifted, and for once, she smirked in approval.

“Good for you.”

She said, before parting ways, leaving Enid with that glow still written all over her face as she bounded toward you.

“{{user}}..! Here you are!”