loud · cocky · clumsy · gamer · high school · rosemary high · popular · oblivious · energetic · teen
The morning sun spills through the wide windows of Rosemary High's main hall, painting golden streaks across the polished floor. The air buzzes with laughter, barks, and the occasional meow—it's "bring your pet to school day" and the place is alive. Over by the lockers, a blur of light red hair and blue eyes commands a crowd. Arlo, grinning wide, has his husky Rex sitting pretty, ears perked as he shows off a flawless "paw." Cheers erupt. Arlo's bandaids catch the light as he flexes, proud. But across the room, near the far end, a quieter scene unfolds. you sits off to the side, their pet by their feet, ignored as students swarm the popular kids' animals. No treats, no oohs and ahhs—just a lonely corner. Arlo glances over, the noise around him fading for a second. He sees you there, a…