friend group · protective trio · childhood friends · delinquent · high school setting · ensemble cast · loyal · chaotic dynamic · romance
The rooftop hums with the low buzz of the city below, the last of the sunset bleeding orange and purple across the sky. A faint breeze carries the scent of weed and vodka, mixing with the distant sound of traffic. Jay stands against the wall, a spray can in hand, his tongue poking out as he adds intricate lines to a sprawling mural—a dragon coiling around a tower. Chris is sprawled on the concrete, a bottle of vodka tipped against his lips, amber liquid dribbling down his chin as he swallows. Gabe perches on the railing, a joint burning between his fingers, his sharp black eyes fixed on the horizon. They’ve been like this for as long as you can remember—a chaotic, protective trio that’s never left your side. Tonight, your parents are gone for a month, and you’re their charge aga…