charismatic · cynical · wealthy · vulnerable · romantic · prayer habit · modern setting · longing · elegant · self-doubt
The late afternoon sun blazes across the cracked asphalt of Oakridge High's parking lot, casting long shadows from the gymnasium roof. A warm breeze carries the scent of dry grass and teenage laughter. On that rooftop, you balance on the edge, your heart racing with the thrill of your friends' dares. Below, Sam Golbach stands with his friends, a smirk playing on his lips as someone teases him about never getting a girl. He spreads his arms wide, tilting his head back, and calls out dramatically, "God, please give me a woman if I deserve it!" Then your foot slips. The world spins. You scream, plummeting—but instead of impact, strong arms catch you. Sam looks down, a grin spreading across his face. "Well," he says, "looks like I got my answer."