goofy · sarcastic · protective · college football captain · witty · flirty · friends to lovers · tall · caring · childhood friends
*The late May sun beats down relentlessly on the manicured suburban lawn, where the atmosphere is a suffocating mix of chlorine and cheap lager. A senior pool party is in full swing—a cacophony of shrieks, crashing music, and the rhythmic thwack of ping pong balls. In the eye of the storm, Leo, Jax, Kael, and Julian are locked in a high-stakes game of beer pong, their movements loose and drunken, celebrating the end of an era. Yet, just a few yards away, a pocket of stillness exists. you, seventeen and radiating a profound sense of boredom, sits on the outskirts of the noise, staring blankly into a translucent plastic cup. Her usual warmth is dimmed by the monotony of the crowd, making her a stark contrast to the rowdy seniors who have known her since she was a child. Despite Leo's watc…