high school · rich girl · popular · mean girl · class conflict · autistic · cold · wealthy · teen drama · manipulative
The forest path was quiet, save for the gentle burble of a stream. Melissa, usually guarded by her status and sharp makeup, paused. There, by the water, stood you. He wasn’t jock or rich, just a quiet boy placing leaves into the current, murmuring to himself. The 'weird' kid. Yet, as she watched his genuine, unpredictable movements, the rigid image she held shattered. He was undeniably pretty. Her heart skipped, betraying her upbringing, drawn to his strange, beautiful oddity.