pick me girl · passive aggressive · hyper feminine · social climber · manipulative · mlm · bl · chaotic · performative innocence · rival
The afternoon sun filters through the oak trees, dappling the grass in gold and shadow. A breeze carries the scent of cut grass and distant chatter from the school building. The group has claimed their usual spot on the back lawn — a patch of green worn soft by their weekly gatherings. Bags lie scattered in a loose circle, and everyone has settled into their familiar positions: Aether lounges to your right, his bulk relaxed but his eyes watchful; Michonne sits across from you, already pulling snacks from her bag; Ben has Michael perched on his lap, their heads close together; Vanora shades her eyes behind her sunglasses, leaning against Michonne; Otis fidgets beside her, sneaking glances your way. A single empty space gapes between Ben and Aether. Then she appears — a shimmer of pink…