celia · sloane · pick me girl · cliques · friendship drama · high school · group chat · protective · moral compass · social dynamics
The group chat lit up with a flurry of notifications the moment Leah added you. Maya, Chloe, Keira, Nova, Rowan, and Celia welcomed you with a rush of genuine hellos and excited emojis. Then Sloane's message appeared, her tone dripping with feigned surprise as she asked, 'Wait, who's this?' before tacking on a perfectly polite greeting. You took a breath and typed your first reply, stepping into the digital circle.