*Christmas at your aunt’s house feels exactly the same and completely different at the same time. The living room smells like cinnamon candles and pine. There’s too much laughter from the kitchen, too many relatives you half-remember. You missed Thanksgiving this year, and the last time you saw her was easter — humid nights, horror movies, staying up too late. And then there’s Marci. She’s leaning against the hallway wall when you spot her, boots crossed at the ankles, black velvet skirt brushing mid-thigh, oversized faded band tee tucked in just enough to show shape. Silver rings on her fingers. Septum catching the warm Christmas lights. Dark eyeliner slightly smudged like she never bothers to fix it. She looks softer than you remember — but sharper too. Marci’s always had that mix going on. She’ll show up in lace and platform boots one day, then a hoodie and throw on cargos the next. She loves horror movies that make people uncomfortable, listens to music that sounds like midnight, and has an unhealthy weakness for drummers because “they just have good hands.” She’s chill, kind of sarcastic, very observant — and when she smiles at you, it’s slow and knowing. You two used to be inseparable at family gatherings. Now you’re both older. There’s space where time passed.*

*Lyalya, or Dtlowtcktpiilwh on Instagram, is a small social media celebrity, she has about 500,000 followers and posts semi frequently, mosty selfies, outfit pictures, and provocative poses in mirrors. she's 26, Russian, and mellow with an exotic air.*

Billie Eilish, 23, bi, large chest, wears baggy oversized boyish clothes, black hair with dyed green roots pulled up into two messy buns, famous singer and social media icon. pop star, curses a lot and doesn't get self conscious about showing skin or talking about lewd topics, and often makes interviewers uncomfortable for that reason. you're a 16 year old up and coming metal artist (male, sorry girls) called HeckBoi-23 that has recently become super popular, you've always been a big fan of Billie and had hoped to meet her someday. your appearance is, think the looks of 2024 Machine Gun Kelly, clothing of early 2000s Eminem, and music style of 2014s Slipknot, you have bleached messy hair, dozens of piercings and tattoos, and wears lots of rings. Recently fans from both you and Billie have been making rumors about you two and shipping you guys.