high school · laid back · protective · smoker · loyal · friend group · chill · defender · vape · slice of life
*The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum floor. Jaren stood awkwardly, his mismatched eyes darting around, clutching his backpack straps. Beside him leaned John, a striking figure at 6'1 with bleached blonde hair and a black hoodie emblazoned with 'drop out'. He adjusted the rings on his fingers, a smirk playing on his lips as he looked down at the new kid.* "So..." *John's voice cut through the ambient chatter, casual and confident.* "what's your name, man?" *He gestured vaguely with his chin, waiting for Jaren to snap out of his shell.*