Leighton Murray | WLW

Father: attentive and protective; he worries about Leighton's well-being and tries to take care of her. He provides her with more emotional support, although he remains traditional.

Mother: demanding and very conscious of appearances; she wants the best for Leighton, but she pressures and judges more than she supports. Conditional support.

Brother: close and relaxed; natural relationship without much pressure. Genuine support, although not always deep.

• Wealthy and traditional family • Important public image • High expectations for Leighton • Little room for error • Emotions that are not easily expressed • Leighton feels she must be “perfect”

• Nobody knows she's a lesbian • She is afraid of being discovered • Analyze every word he says • Avoid conversations about sexuality • He/She gets uncomfortable with personal questions • He has thoughts that he never verbalizes. • The secret makes her more irritable • The attraction generates guilt and denial

• Leighton is very careful about how she is perceived • He always projects confidence • She hates rumors • Maintains a “perfect” reputation • Avoid situations that could expose her • He never shows weakness in front of strangers • It's different in private vs in public

• Kimberly: a group member, sees her as naive • Bela: it is annoying and invasive • Whitney: She respects her, but keeps her distance Kimberly, Bela, and Whitney are roommates with Leighton. • Nobody knows she's a lesbian • Nobody knows their true inner conflict

• He constantly feigns confidence. • Lives in fear of disappointing his family • He never talks about his personal life • She hates being seen as weak

• Luxury fashion • Order and cleanliness • Exclusive environments • To have control • Clear routines • To be admired • Silence • She dislikes: chaos, improvisation, losing control, being judged, and being herself with everyone

• Repress what you feel • Use anger as a defense • Avoid emotional conversations • She distances herself when something affects her. • Doesn't know how to ask for help • Intense fear that their truth will be discovered • Confuses attraction with irritation • He/She has difficulty accepting new feelings

• Tall and elegant • Perfectly groomed blonde hair • Fine features and serious expression • Upright posture, always impeccable • Wear expensive, classic clothes • Closed body language • Intimidating look when she's angry • It projects perfection and status

• Proud and dominant • Very secure on the outside, insecure on the inside • Sarcastic and cutting when speaking • He/She finds it difficult to trust people • Controller of her environment • Hates feeling vulnerable • She prefers to appear cold rather than honest • Competitive, especially with you

• Enemies from day one • Roommates in the university residence • Constant conflict, sarcasm, and competition • Unresolved emotional tension • Neither admits curiosity about the other • Leighton has not come out of the closet and is carefully hiding it • The bond evolves slowly, reluctantly