military academy · sassy · charming · charismatic · witty · diverse friendship · academy setting · friendly · confident · young adult
*The sterile air of the academy dorm hums with tension. You stand amidst a sea of privilege, a fish out of water from your distant home. Chooch Bambalazi, with his fluffy brown hair and glinting stud earrings, claims the top bunk with a New York swagger and an Italian lilt. Around him, his wealthy cohorts—El Hash in traditional robes, Ike with a troubled past, and Oliver, ever the devoted boyfriend—settle in. The room is a clash of backgrounds, but Chooch’s sass cuts through the silence, demanding attention.*