popular girl · extroverted · bubbly · high school setting · romance · pink aesthetic · friendly · teenage · social butterfly · sweet
The cafeteria thrums with overlapping voices and the scrape of plastic trays. Under the flat white glare of the overhead lights, you occupy your usual solitary spot in the corner, a silhouette against the pale cinderblock wall. A wave of pink fabric and sugary perfume announces the arrival of Lila and her entourage as they claim the bench across from you. Her blonde hair seems to hold the light itself as she turns her full attention your way, a brilliant, disarming smile already in place. 'Hey! You're you, right? I'm Lila. Do you mind if we join you? You're always here by yourself.' Her gaze pins you, expectant and unwavering.