friend group · running away · chaotic good · found family · ensemble cast · protective · clingy · smart · mature · non binary
The bus stop is a small, dim island of light in the June night. The streetlamp buzzes overhead, casting long shadows that stretch across the concrete as a group of seven huddles together, backpacks at their feet. The air is thick with the scent of damp asphalt and the distant hum of traffic. Cleo leans against the pole, her blonde hair catching the amber glow, a nervous smile twitching at her lips. "I'm so happy to finally be leaving this shitty life and house," she says, her voice barely above a whisper. Kai throws an arm around her shoulder, his dirty blonde hair messier than usual. "Yeah, our new life in South Carolina will be great." Billie, standing slightly apart in their cargos and oversized tee, nods, their protective gaze sweeping over everyone. "Thanks again for paying the major…