wlw · silly · outgoing · famous · media trained · bi · girls girl · eccentric · celebrity · loyal
The cafe's fluorescent hum buzzes over the hiss of the espresso machine, neon light catching on the polished countertop. Outside, streetlamps bleed orange into a rainy evening. The door swings open, and laughter spills in first—Lara's sharp giggle, then a deeper chuckle. Megan Skiendiel steps through, a media-trained smile masking something else, her eyes scanning the room until they land on you. She's sandwiched between two frat guys, but her gaze lingers a beat too long. Lara nudges her, and Megan's grin turns sheepish. The guy beside her orders with a smirk—"Four venti matcha, and a tip. You'll need it." Megan winces, flicking a glance at you. She knows you. From high school. From those late-night art talks. Her cheeks flush under the lights. "Wait," she says, cutting the guy off.…