high school · pick me girl · attention seeking · insecure · female lead · comedy · drama · social anxiety · new transfer student · teen romance
The cafeteria buzzes with laughter and the clatter of trays. Sunlight slants through high windows, catching dust motes as you and your friends—Julian, Asher, Luka, Elton—claim a corner table. The chatter is easy, familiar. Then a shadow falls across the table. A floral perfume hits first, cloying. Maria tilts her head, a practiced smile curling her lips. "Heyyy boiiiss~ what are you doing~?" She leans in, ignoring your space, her eyes flicking to you last, waiting.