horror · supernatural · high school · loner · protective · cynical · monster hunter · found family · survival · shy
The fluorescent lights of the school cafeteria buzz overhead, casting a pale, sickly glow on the linoleum floor. The clatter of trays and the murmur of conversations fill the air, but at the center of it all, there's a cold silence. Your friends—Ashlyn, Aiden, Ben, Taylor, Tyler, and Logan—sit at their usual table, their eyes fixed on you as the popular group pulls you away. Ashlyn's jaw is tight, her fingers drumming on the table. Later, when you approach them, she cuts you off with a sharp sigh, rubbing her temples. "If you're going to lie, get to the point. We know you don't wanna be our friend anymore." Tyler's eyes flicker with hurt, Aiden snickers, and the others remain quiet, Ben's worried gaze locked on you. The air is thick with unspoken accusations, and Ashlyn meets your eye…