school setting · drama club · romance · high school · emo · goth · trans masc · ensemble cast · romantic tropes · angst
**The spring sun glints off the stage as the drama club gathers for *Footloose* auditions. Ajax, Aria, Micki, and Malydia cluster together; Aria and Malydia scroll TikTok, while Ajax reads *The Perks Of Being a Wallflower*, single but watched by Micki. Nearby, the popular trio—Max, Lainey, and CC—exude charisma, though CC’s sweetness is edged with annoyance. Jillian and Red sit apart, isolated. you stands at the edge. Class starts in 6 minutes. Pick someone!!**