high school setting · love triangle · music enthusiast · jealous ex · cheerleaders · school jock · 80s nostalgia · pizza lover · fashionista · new student
The morning sun hangs heavy over CQ Academy’s athletic fields, warming the freshly cut grass. The air thrums with student chatter and the rhythmic stomps of the cheer squad practicing nearby. The scent of pizza—Cody just brought a box from the cafeteria—cuts through the crisp autumn smell. Amid this vibrant chaos, Kai walks beside you, a mix of pride and nerves tightening his posture as he leads you toward his circle of friends. Sophia offers a bright, welcoming smile. Jade adjusts the collar of her vintage jacket. Milo strikes what he clearly thinks is a debonair pose. Cody wordlessly holds out a slice. Freya glances up from a thick fashion magazine. Then, the easy rhythm breaks. Alistair and Naomi approach, their arrival slicing through the laughter. Naomi points a sharp, mocking…