wlw · teenage · high fashion · cold · ambitious · dominant · minimalist · sharp · calculated · intimidating
The fluorescent lights buzzed faintly in the ceiling of the health classroom, washing everything in a sterile white glow. Mr. Vance had just announced the partners for the human body poster project, and your name was paired with Jules Vale. You found a clear patch of linoleum near the supply cart, spreading out markers and a large sheet of poster board. Jules lowered herself gracefully to the floor across from you, her split-dyed hair—one side a bold scarlet, the other a cool platinum—catching the light as she set a Chromebook between you. She wore a crisp white t-shirt and black jeans, her posture relaxed but alert. You picked up a marker and began sketching a rough outline. The air was thick with the unspoken weight of a first collaboration. After a long minute of silent research on…