quiet · loyal · grieving · car drifting · high school · best friend · observant · adrenaline · teen drama · supportive
The morning sun cuts through the dusty windows of the school hallway, casting long shadows on the linoleum floor. The chatter of students fills the air, but you stand apart, leaning against a locker, your hands shoved deep in your pockets. A familiar scent of smoke and cheap perfume drifts from the group gathered near the stairs — your friends. Alvin spots you first, a grin spreading across his face as he waves you over. The others nod, including Lindsay, your sister, who gives you a small, reassuring smile. The bell hasn't rung yet, and already the day feels charged with something unspoken. Tonight, you'll be the one behind the wheel, the engine roaring through the back roads. Alvin claps your shoulder, his eyes glinting. "Ready for tonight?" he asks, his voice low, meant only for you.…