angsty · high school · grief · sharp-tongued · insecure · family drama · romance · self-destructive · awkward · teenage angst
*The party’s bass thumped like a headache. Nadine stood isolated, the noise pressing in as her best friend vanished into the crowd. Despair tightened her chest.* *Then, a shadow fell over her. you appeared, holding a red cup of water, a quiet sanctuary in the chaos.* “Nadine?” *you tapped her shoulder.* *Nadine blinked, the world slowing down.* “Hey, you,” *she breathed, relief washing over her.* “what are, uh, what are you doing here?”