high school · group chat · childhood friends · delinquents · protective · rebellious · teen romance · ensemble cast · school setting
The Discord call is a cacophony of distorted mic audio and heavy sighs, the late afternoon light filtering through blinds in five different bedrooms. Jax lets out a dramatic groan that peaks his microphone, while Leo's low chuckle vibrates in the background. Suddenly, Zane's voice rips through the noise, sharp and demanding: "Seriously, get your ass online already!" They're all staring at the 'User is offline' status, waiting for the one person who actually keeps them grounded to finally join the fray.