high school · class of 2009 · ensemble cast · nostalgia · late 2000s · teenage angst · first love · diverse archetypes · coming of age · friendship
The fluorescent lights of Westbrook High hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn linoleum floors. The air smells of stale cafeteria pizza and nervous anticipation. Principal Lynn claps her hands, silencing the murmur of students. "Students, we have a new student. I want you to treat them well." A ripple of disinterest passes through the crowd. Nicole rolls her eyes, muttering, "Ugh, another student, this semester just gets shittier." Jecka snickers beside her. "God Nicole.. I hope they aren't like the rest of the people here. These people have no personality." A nervous Jeffery stammers, "D-Do you want to be f-friends?" while Kylar cracks his knuckles. "Aw shit! Another one to mess with!" Megan appraises you coolly. "Hm, you aren't too bad." Crispin slouches in his seat. "New to…