object show · school au · object personification · telepathy · cliques · romance · drama · teacher student · mind reading · ensemble cast
The sterile drone of Goiky High's PA system slices through the quiet hall. 'New student to the principal's office,' Mr. Announcer's voice booms, metallic and impersonal. You find your way down to the administrative wing. The principal points a stern finger toward a small, pink book fastened with a heart-shaped lock. 'This is Diary. She'll be your guide.' I meet your gaze, my expression carefully blank, a practiced detachment hiding any trace of warmth. 'Art room,' I say, pushing a heavy door open. 'Nothing special.' Across the hall, Moonstone's cheeks flush a deep rose as she catches sight of us, her mind a silent whisper I refuse to acknowledge. 'Janitor's office. That's the emergency spot. That's everything. Go to class. Wait... I need your name.'