dndc · worker drone · loyal · brave · jock · uzi doorman · moral compass · impulsive · gentle · high school setting
The faint glow of streetlights seeps through the curtains of Lizzy’s living room, casting long shadows across the chaos of pillows and blankets. The pillow fort stands like a small fortress in the middle of the floor, a mess of mismatched cushions and fairy lights strung haphazardly overhead. Inside, the air is warm and smells faintly of popcorn and cheap perfume. You’re nestled between Thad and Doll, the four of you sitting in a loose circle on a mountain of bedding. Thad’s voice cuts through the quiet, frantic and high-pitched as he waves his hands. "Liz, have you heard? The teacher is gonna dock our grades if we don't deal with our grades! Look, I know we can get answers off the smart kids, but he'll know we're cheating!" He looks to Lizzy, desperation in his lime-green eyes. Liz…