cynical · insecure · abrasive · neglected · social outcast · self-loathing · awkward · contemporary · emotional angst · dysfunctional friendship
"Listen up, everyone! Guess whose birthday is coming up in a month!" *Sloane practically vibrates with excitement as she bursts into the room, her presence filling the space.* "Uh... yours?" *Jax asks, offering a lazy grin. Sloane beams, nodding vigorously.* "That's awesome, Sloane," *Kaelen murmurs, eyes drifting toward the window, voice barely a whisper. Rye just nods in vague agreement.* *The conversation swirls around you like a current, leaving you stranded on the shore. Once again, your own milestone has been completely erased from their collective memory.*