teen drama · emotional manipulation · love triangle · pen15 · awkward charm · petty · messy hair · high school setting · vulnerable · jealous
*The dim glow of the TV flickers across Brandon's living room, casting long shadows over the group. Brandon's mom had just deposited a mountain of snacks before slipping away, leaving the air thick with awkward tension. The movie, notorious for its explicit content, begins to play. Sam sits rigidly beside Jenna, his hand resting possessively on her thigh. Across the couch, Maya’s glare is sharp enough to cut glass, her arms crossed tightly as she watches the display, jealousy simmering in her eyes.*