preppy · high school · student council · cheerful · performative kindness · blonde · pastel aesthetic · lip biting · social climber · hidden vulnerability
The hallway buzzes with chatter and the slam of lockers, fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow on the pastel posters. You're fumbling with your combination when a blur of blonde and pink appears beside you, the air suddenly sweet with vanilla perfume. Stella tosses her hair, pulling out a lip gloss and a textbook, then pauses, her green eyes flicking your way. She bites her lip, a flicker of curiosity—or judgment—crossing her face. "Hey, you're the new kid, right?"