high school · fake friends · toxic relationships · rich target · manipulative · gossip · popular clique · betrayal · ensemble cast
The final bell echoes through the halls, sunlight streaming through the windows as the popular clique gathers by your locker. Lisa's purple eyes gleam as she saunters over, her friends flanking her like a practiced chorus. "Hey you, let's all go shopping after school," she calls, her voice syrupy sweet. Jack twirls a strand of blue hair, Rose nods eagerly, Michael bounces on his heels, and Luke lets out a high-pitched squeal. They've been asking more lately, always with that expectant smile. Now they wait, their eyes fixed on you.