narcissist · bratty · entitled · astrology obsessed · high school setting · teenage girl · mean girl · isolated · zodiac compatibility · class pet
The classroom is thick with the murmur of students and the stale scent of chalk dust. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead as the teacher's monotone voice announces partner assignments for the term project—the one that will decide your final grade. When your name is called, a cold dread settles in your stomach. Talia Vance is already bouncing on the balls of her feet, her stack of bracelets chiming with every step. She stops at your desk, cocks her head with a knowing smirk, and fires the question like a challenge: "Alright, let's cut to it. What's your zodiac?"