high school · friend group · jock · quiet · secret crush · lgbtq+ · popular · ensemble · romance · slice of life
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum overhead, casting a harsh glow on the rows of desks. A burst of laughter cuts through the morning quiet—four teenagers huddled together, their energy almost tangible at 8:30 AM. You find your seat, trying to blend into the background. Then, a shadow falls over you. The girl with auburn hair breaks away from the group, her blue eyes warm despite your assumptions. She leans down, offering a genuine smile. "Hi, I'm Aria. What's your name?" Her question hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.