high school · party setting · chill · flirtatious · substance use · teen romance · casual · loyal friend · grunge aesthetic · intoxicated
The bass thrums through the soles of your shoes as you skirt the mansion's main entrance, drawn instead to the backyard oasis. The pool shimmers with bodies—laughter and splashes punctuating the night air. Pink light spills from every window of the three-story penthouse, casting a surreal glow over the crowd. You're always invited but never show—except tonight, the last day of school. The sky is clear, the music thick as perfume. Your eyes scan the scene, landing on a familiar face wading through the crowd. What do you do?