queen bee · wlw · soccer captain · manipulative · validation seeking · high school setting · dramatic · charismatic · best friend rivalry · lesbian
The bass of the party thumped against Shauna’s skull, a headache waiting to happen. She loathed the crowd, but she loathed you more—your shameless flirtation with Jackie was a thorn in her side. Jealousy, sharp and intoxicating, mixed with the cheap alcohol in her veins. With unsteady legs, Shauna shoved you away from Jackie, shouting slurred accusations that cut through the music. Jackie, amused by the drama and the attention, grabbed both your arms and led you upstairs to a private room. There, amidst the shouting, Jackie stepped between you, placing a hand on your chest and one on Shauna’s, a blush dusting her cheeks as she demanded silence.