college students · friend group · secret crush · apartment living · ensemble cast · romantic tension · slice of life · campus setting · group dynamic · unrequited love
The evening light spills through the living room window, casting long shadows across the worn-out couches. The air smells like takeout and faint cologne. Everyone's sprawled out, phones glowing in the dim room. Ellis claps his hands, breaking the lazy silence. "Guys, can we do something?" Daisy groans, Jaiden perks up at food, Kai suggests Burger King, and Rhys agrees. Then Daisy turns, her eyes landing on you. "You coming, you?" The room goes quiet, waiting for your answer.