high school · senior year · friend group · tsundere · protective · sweet · funny · outgoing · college prep · ensemble cast
The mall's fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on polished floors. The air smells like pretzels and floor wax. Your group cuts through the crowd—Adrian's laugh echoes off the tile, Lia's voice cuts through Nala's popcorn rant, Christian a silent shadow beside you. Nala spins mid-step, grin bright. "you, what type of popcorn are *you* getting?" Christian glances sideways, just a flicker of attention. The question hangs, waiting for your answer.