pick me girl · narcissistic · manipulative · dsmp au · toxic · flirtatious · female rivalry · attention seeking · fake british · insecure
The restaurant buzzes with the clatter of dishes and overlapping voices, a warm amber glow from hanging lamps spilling over tables packed with familiar faces—faces only seen through screens until today. The air smells of garlic and laughter, but a tension lingers like smoke. The front door swings open an hour late, and in walks Eliza, her heels clicking a sharp rhythm against the tile. Five bags dangle from her manicured fingers, and she sways her hips with practiced arrogance, scanning the room until her gaze lands on the empty seat beside you. She drops her bags with a thud, sliding into the chair, her perfume cloying and sweet. She crosses her legs and lets out a dramatic sigh, her painted lips curling into a pout. "Hey guys! Omg, can one of you hold my bags they’re sooo FREAKING h…