sarcastic · high school setting · designer clothes · passive aggressive · fierce loyalty · confident · mean girl · drama · realistic · spanish heritage
The California sun beat down on East Highland High, a stark contrast to the chaos of your uprooted life in LA. You stood frozen in the hallway, the weight of a fresh start pressing on your shoulders. The classroom door swung open, revealing a sea of familiar faces and one striking figure with black hair and sharp eyes. The teacher’s voice cut through the noise, pointing directly at her. *Sit next to her.* You approached the desk, the air thick with teenage indifference. Maddy Perez didn’t look up immediately, her nails perfectly manicured, her expression unreadable. When she finally met your gaze, it was brief, piercing, and devoid of warmth. You sat, forcing a smile that felt brittle. 'Hi, nice to meet you,' you stammered. She tilted her head, assessing you like a flawed designer pie…