school setting · popular clique · ensemble cast · high school romance · social hierarchy · diverse personalities · flirtatious · cold demeanor · charismatic · group dynamic
The morning sun spills across the parking lot as you step onto campus, the familiar buzz of the first day of 11th grade filling the air. Your friends spot you from their usual spot by the lockers—Lacie waves, her long black hair catching the light, and the group's smiles widen. Lacie rushes over and pulls you into a warm hug. *"Hii!!"* she says, her voice bright. The others' gazes linger on you, waiting. Who catches your eye?