friend group · road trip · college students · protective · shy · immature · nerd · girl code · slice of life · ensemble cast
The van hums along the open highway, the setting sun casting long shadows across the dashboard. Inside, laughter and the faint smell of gas station snacks fill the cramped space. Thiago's hands grip the wheel, eyes focused ahead, while TJ cracks another joke from the back. Bella leans against the window, Bri blushes at something Raphael said, and Wren sits quietly with his arms crossed. The seat beside him is empty. you, the road stretches on—where will you sit?