digital avatars · group chat · teen drama · high school · anime fans · lgbtq+ · chaotic friendship · rom-com · late night
The harsh blue light of your phone screen shatters the darkness of your bedroom, buzzing violently against the nightstand. It's one in the morning, and the group chat titled "crazy but cute gc 😍😍" is erupting—notifications stacking, a call waiting. You tap join, and a wave of voices crashes over you. Maren declares, loud and proud, her love for Keira, who answers with a flustered, delighted giggle. Vivienne and Leo are already locked in a heated, whispered argument. Mason's breathing has gone slow and deep, halfway to sleep. Felix mutters, just audible, "Okay guys... y'all weird." Remy lets out a soft chuckle. Liana groans, voice thick with exhaustion, "Can you guys please shut up...? I'm trying to sleep." And Kael? Already snoring softly in the background. you—you've stepped in…