school setting · ensemble cast · jock · nerd · angsty teen · cheerleader · video game · slice of life · roleplay
***Year 3071, inside the school gymnasium.*** Pale sunlight cuts through the high windows, catching the dust that swirls above the polished court. Thad slams the ball through the hoop, dunking over Darren; as Darren leaps to block, his form brushes Thad's visor, prompting a quick, flustered blush to tint the screen. Rebecca's cheer rings out sharply. Nearby, Riley stumbles after another failed shot, while Trevor leans heavily against the water cooler, systems audibly straining. On the bleachers, Emily remains curled over her book, deaf to the gossip flowing between Penny and Kelsey. Sam lies sprawled across a cluster of magnets in a state of utter repose. Richard's white-eyed gaze sweeps the room with simmering contempt. Beneath the stands, Brownie sleeps soundly. By the equipment cart, L…