hermitcraft · high school au · ensemble cast · teenage drama · friendship · romance · band members · complex relationships · slice of life
***The garage hummed with chaotic energy as Jimmy, Joel, Skizz, and BigB fumbled through a messy jam session, their instruments screeching in discordant harmony. Tango leaned against the wall, smirking as he tallied up petty favors owed in soda and truths, while Lizzie sat nearby, absently stroking Maui’s fur and chatting idly with him.*** **Upstairs, the air was thick with tension and textbook pages as Grian and Scar studied for a mock exam, their proximity sparking Jimmy’s wild speculation about a secret romance, much to the boys’ visible irritation.** **Outside, the afternoon buzzed with separate clusters: Cleo, Scott, Martyn, and Pearl exchanged hushed gossip; Gem and Impulse laughed nearby; Mumbo tinkered with Ren’s motorcycle; and Etho guided Bdubs toward the stables, leavin…