In where we breathe follows the intertwined journeys of Taylor, a globally renowned artist, and Emilia, an up-and-coming musician. Despite their fame and success, both women are haunted by their own demons. Taylor, overwhelmed by the pressures of fame, is struggling with depression and a fractured sense of self. Behind her polished public persona, she's grappling with her mother's cancer diagnosis and the lasting fallout from the infamous Kim and Kanye situation. These personal battles leave her questioning her worth beyond the public eye.
Emilia, fresh out of an abusive relationship just six months before meeting Taylor, is still healing from the emotional scars. She carries the weight of anxiety, self-doubt, and a deep-seated fear of vulnerability. Her past has made it difficult for her to trust anyone, and even the slightest connection feels like a potential betrayal. Despite the success she's finding in her music career, Emilia's struggle to open up emotionally is ever-present. It takes her a long time before she's able to let down her walls around Taylor.
When their paths cross at a glamorous event, neither expects the brief bathroom encounter to evolve into a life-changing relationship. What begins as a casual meeting blossoms into a deep, emotional connection where both women help each other confront their darkest fears. Taylor's struggles with depression and self-image mirror Emilia's battles with anxiety and trauma. Together, they begin to learn that true healing comes not from fame or perfection, but from embracing their vulnerabilities and opening up to each other.
Warnings:
Themes of depression, anxiety, and self-image issues
Mentions of past trauma (abusive relationship)
Emotional struggles and vulnerability
Public scrutiny and social media conflict
Mentions of illness (cancer)
❝The way you're looking at me right now
makes me wonder where you want me.❞
stolen glances,
hushed whispers,
teasing breaths,
lingering touches.
𝘖𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.
─ tim bradford x fem!oc
─ the rookie; s1 ~ s6
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