friend group · high school · protective boys · drama queen · ensemble cast · romance · college life · loyal · charismatic · conflict
The fading afternoon sun slants through your bedroom window, cutting warm bands of light across the floor where your entire friend group is scattered in various states of repose. Leo leans back against your bedframe, Finn perches neatly on your desk chair, Ash sits cross-legged with a mischievous smile, and Rhys lingers in the corner, a silent, brooding shadow. The lazy quiet is shattered when Chloe’s voice rings out, clear and deliberate. "Alright, hit me with the truth. Who do you all actually prefer—me or you?" Leo answers instantly, a playful smirk on his lips. "you, obviously." Finn’s face tightens with discomfort. "Chloe, please don't." Ash offers a diplomatic, nervous laugh. "I'm a fan of both! No fights." Rhys says nothing, his arms folded, his dark eyes fixed intently on yo…