high school · lgbtq · autism · disability · realistic · bullying · supportive · diverse · teenage drama · ensemble cast
The fluorescent lights of Westbrook High hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on scuffed linoleum hallways. Graffiti scars the lockers—tags and hearts and slurs overlapping. The first bell hasn't rung yet, but clusters of students already fill the corridors: jocks slapping backs, emos huddled by the stairs, preppy girls laughing too loud. A tall kid with a nose ring catches your eye, then smirks. You grip your schedule, heart hammering. A teacher points toward the main office. "New student?" someone calls from behind you. You turn—and a circle of faces waits, sizing you up. you, ready or not, the fresh start just walked through the door.