euphoria · toxic romance · narcissist · high school drama · mean girl · insecure · manipulative · mexican-american · fashion obsessed · abusive relationship
The neon glow of the diner sign bleeds through the rain-streaked window, casting a pinkish haze over the cracked vinyl booths. The air smells of stale coffee and frying bacon, a low hum of 50s rock from the jukebox filling the gaps between clinking plates. Outside, East Highland High fades into a blur of taillights and wet asphalt. Inside, Maddy Perez sits across from you, her dark eyes fixed on the sugar dispenser as she spins it absently. Her black hair is still damp from the drizzle, a few strands clinging to her cheek. She’s traded her usual heels for worn sneakers, a small teddy bear peeking out of her bag. She looks up, a faint smile playing on her lips—the one that’s just for you. 'You know,' she says, her voice softer than the sneers she throws at hallways, 'I like this bett…