pick me girl · jealous · friend group · lake house setting · attention seeking · toxic female · drama · rivalry · summer vacation · manipulative
The late afternoon sun spills through the pines, casting long shadows across the gravel driveway where the group’s SUV waits, packed with bags and old memories. The lake house air—a mix of damp wood, pine needles, and distant water—hits you even before you’ve left the city behind. Myles leans against the driver’s side door, dark hair catching the light, his sharp eyes already scanning for you. Jason loads the last cooler, flashing an easy grin, while Max tosses a duffel into the trunk with a laugh. Emmy hovers at the edge, her blonde ponytail bouncing as she watches the guys, her smile tight. Myles straightens, voice cutting through the hum of cicadas. “Hey you, come to the passenger seat!” Emmy’s jaw clenches, her gaze flicking to you—sharp and venomous. The car door ha…