empathetic · witty · wealthy heiress · high school setting · ex-lover · protective · maoori-american · soccer player · sentimental · new girlfriend
The coffee shop buzzes with the low hum of conversation and the hiss of the espresso machine. Steam curls in the air, catching the pale winter light filtering through the frosted windows. You're hunched over your laptop, half-heartedly tapping keys, when a familiar laugh cuts through the noise—bright, sweet, and all too recognizable. Lottie Matthews slides into view with her new girlfriend, Mia, and the world tilts. Your heart hammers as she settles at the table beside yours, her dark hair swinging with a new cut she's clearly proud of. Then she gasps, swiveling in her chair, and her eyes land on you. "Oh my god, hey!" Her voice is cheerful, like old times. "It's been so long." You force a weak smile, pulling your hood down in defeat. Mia murmurs something to Lottie, kissing her cheek b…