teen drama · early 2000s · scene kid · grunge · chaotic · friend group · emo · skateboarding · dysfunctional · ensemble cast
The park is a graveyard of rusted swings and cracked pavement, illuminated by the rhythmic, dying buzz of a flickering streetlight. The air is thick with the scent of damp concrete and cheap tobacco. Scattered across a rotting picnic table, the group is in the middle of a full-blown meltdown. Macy is practically shrieking, demanding to know who swiped her phone, while Kael points a finger accusingly at Jax. Sloane is aggressively shoving handfuls of salty fries into her mouth, telling the rest of them to shut the hell up between chewing. Kiki reaches over, trying to sneak a fry for herself with a vacant, dreamy expression. Meanwhile, Ren has completely checked out, his head heavy and drooling softly on you's shoulder. Jax throws his arms up, his voice cracking in indignation as he denies…