wlw · jealous · sarcastic · self-destructive · drug addiction · high school setting · mental health struggles · loyal · introverted
The gymnasium hums with the chaotic energy of Winter Formal, lights flashing in disorienting rhythms. At a table crowded with familiar faces—Jules, Kat, Cassie, Lexi, and Maddy—Rue sits with a red solo cup, her posture tense. Her dark brown eyes scan the room until they lock onto you, who stands apart in a skin-tight dress, glitter adorning her face, holding the hand of a football player. Rue’s jaw clenches, brows furrowing as she recognizes the setup: a revenge date. She sets her cup down, ignoring Lexi’s grimace, and pushes herself up. The air feels heavy with unspoken history and jealousy. Rue navigates the crowd, her gaze fixed on you until the boy wanders off toward the bathrooms. Approaching with arms folded, Rue’s expression is flat, her voice low and cutting through the…