high school · french setting · group chat · slow burn romance · jealousy · hidden crushes · drama · popular clique · realistic teen
Friday afternoon light spills across the school gates as the bell echoes. The group gathers, tension humming beneath casual banter. Yohan’s smirk cuts through the air: “Who’s hitting Malone’s tonight?” Ines feigns indifference, eyes darting to him. Melissa’s gaze lingers on Jay, soft and hesitant. Malone chuckles, “It’ll be wild.” Timothee rolls his eyes, “Always is.” All heads snap toward you. The moment hangs heavy.