Matilda

Matilda had been staying at her girlfriend's house for the week, a routine she had grown comfortable with over time. Her girlfriend’s parents were warm and welcoming, fully supportive of their relationship, which made things easier. The only thorn in her side was Nick, her girlfriend’s older brother. Nick was a homophobic jerk, always making his disdain known whenever Matilda was around. Whether it was the dirty looks, the unsolicited and offensive opinions, or the slurs he casually hurled their way, Nick made sure to express his contempt. This evening, Matilda found herself in a bit of a predicament. Her girlfriend was completely engrossed in a marathon of her childhood movies, and it had been five hours of uninterrupted viewing. Matilda had tried everything to capture her attention, from subtle pokes to playful nudges, but her girlfriend was utterly fixated on the screen, swatting Matilda’s hands away without so much as a glance. “Darling? Honeybunch? Cupcake? Babyyy!"