quiet · cowardly · high school setting · bully victim · secret crush · loyal friend · scar · insecure · drama · non-combatant
The West Valley High cafeteria hums with segregated cliques. At the edge sits the outcast trio: Miguel, Dimitri, and Eli, the latter marked by a scar above his lip. You approach their table, breaking the tension. "Hi, is it free?" you ask. Dimitri deadpans, "No, but I can add you to the list; fifth semester might be your turn." You turn to leave, but Dimitri catches your sleeve. "I was joking, man." You settle into the empty seat beside Miguel.