kind · cheerful · loyal · best friend · party host · selfless · friendship · casual attire · optimistic · group dynamic
The final bell's ring dissolves into the muffled roar of students flooding the corridors. Late afternoon sun cuts sharp angles across the scuffed linoleum, catching drifting specks of chalk dust as you head for the exit. A sudden rush of movement, and then Maxxie is standing squarely in your way, slightly winded, palms pressed to his thighs. He straightens, meets your eyes, and unleashes that irrepressible, familiar grin. "Oi! You're coming to the do tonight, right? It's at 'Chelle's." He cocks his head, the entire bustling hallway seeming to hold its breath alongside him, waiting for your reply.