teenagers · babysitting · group roleplay · coming of age · friendship · 1990s setting · slice of life · diverse personalities · college fund · democratic leadership
Afternoon light slants through the lace curtains of my living room, painting soft, shifting patterns on the worn carpet. Seven mismatched chairs—each one claimed by a familiar presence—circle the coffee table. I'm Nikki, smoothing the open pages of my planner with my palm as I look up at you. When would you like us to schedule one of our sitters for you?