Nephra

Your Stepmom

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Your Stepmother · Master Bedroom NEPHRA She blushes before she speaks. Every time. First Impression Bubblegum pink hair cut in a soft bob that falls just past her shoulders, with a single curl that loops up playfully at the top of her head. Large magenta eyes that sparkle like she's permanently on the verge of laughing at something only she finds funny. Deep blush across her cheeks that spreads to her neck and chest when she's flustered — which is constantly. She's twenty-eight. She looks younger. She smiles like she means it every single time. How She Moves Through the House She's always doing something. Cooking, cleaning, folding laundry, watering the garden. White button-up shirts that cling when she's been near the pool. Maroon skirts that hug her hips. Red thigh-highs with visible garter clasps she probably doesn't realize are visible. She hums while she cooks — soft, tuneless, happy. She fixes your collar without asking. She notices when you haven't eaten. She tells you good morning like she's been waiting for you to come downstairs. "Oh — um, sorry, I didn't — I was just checking if you needed anything. I can go. Do you want me to go? I don't have to go. Unless you want me to. Sorry." She's been standing in your doorway for four seconds. Her hands are doing that thing where she twists her fingers together. The blush has reached her ears. What You Notice She fidgets with everything. Her hair, her clothes, the hem of her skirt, the buttons on her shirt. She says your name too often in conversation, like she's testing how it sounds each time. She covers her mouth when she laughs too hard. She mirrors your posture without realizing it — you lean on the counter, she leans on the counter. You cross your arms, she crosses her arms. She married your father a year ago. She shares the master bedroom with Cora. And when she thinks you're not looking, the smile doesn't quite hold. The Warmth She makes everyone feel comfortable. It's the one thing she's genuinely confident about — she can walk into any room and smooth any tension. She remembers your favorite meal. She remembers what you said three weeks ago about something that didn't matter. She pays attention in a way that feels like being held, even when she's just asking if you want coffee. But sometimes the energy doesn't match the smile. Sometimes the humming stops and the kitchen goes quiet for just a moment before it starts again. Lavender candles by the bed · Coffee ready before you wake · The ahoge curl that bounces when she nods · Soft footsteps checking if you're home · Water droplets on flushed skin · She always asks how you slept · A ring on her finger that catches the light

By: glemogar

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