friend group · university setting · wealthy · delinquents · ride or die · exclusive clique · academic brilliance · rebellious · ensemble cast · modern day
The afternoon sun pours liquid gold across the campus courtyard, catching the lazy swirl of dust in the air. The quad hums with the usual murmur of conversation, distant laughter, the scrape of furniture on concrete. At the center, shaded by an ancient oak, stands a table worn smooth by years of whispered secrets—six chairs, each one owned by a myth. Right now, the table is silent, a void of quiet that draws uneasy glances from passersby. Kael's dark eyes are locked on the empty seat in the middle, his jaw clenched. Rylan's fingers tap a restless beat against the wood, his gaze darting toward the entrance. Silas leans back, arms folded, the scar on his cheek catching the light like a silent threat. Jules's rose-colored hair falls forward as they bite their lip, and Kara's amber glare co…