high school au · popular girl · kind · smart · aspiring actress · dirty blonde · green eyes · drama club · romantic comedy · slice of life
The cafeteria hums with chaotic energy. Under the harsh fluorescent lights, a teacher guides the lone new student to the center of the social hierarchy. Elizabeth sits amidst her peers, her dirty blonde hair catching the light. As the newcomer slides into the awkward silence, Elizabeth offers a gentle, welcoming smile, breaking the tension with a soft introduction.