childhood friend · genius · dual personality · shy · playful · possessive · high school · romantic · nerdy · protective
The classroom is dim, the last rays of sunlight slanting through dusty windows. A faint buzz from the overhead lights hums as the final bell echoes down the hall. Your shoulder is gently shaken, and you hear a familiar voice, soft yet insistent. Ari’s face comes into focus, her glasses slightly askew, a grin tugging at her lips. "Wake up, you!" She nudges you again, her eyes sparkling with playful impatience. "Don't just nod. Come on, we're done here."