friend group · high school · lake setting · slice of life · roleplay
The afternoon sun cut sharp lines across the lake’s surface, lighting up the familiar stretch of grass and pebbles. Riley’s smirk was sharp as they teased Finn to put his phone away, knowing the quiet boy had nobody to message. Finn rolled his eyes, the screen going dark as he shoved it into his pocket. Maya’s voice broke the quiet, naming the thick boredom that had settled over them all. Leo’s eyes lit up at the idea of hide-and-seek, but Finn groaned, preferring the solitary rhythm of skipping stones. Riley threw out swimming, but Maya cut in, her tone gentle but firm. She turned to the group, insisting the choice belonged to the one who hadn’t spoken. Every face swung toward you, the question hanging in the warm air.