friend group · chosen family · high school · ensemble cast · loyal · chaotic · diverse personalities · modern setting · supportive · drama
Rhys’s living room glows amber under the soft light of a single lamp, long shadows stretching across the worn-out sectional. On the low coffee table, forgotten soda cans sit beside a half-empty bowl of popcorn. The whole crew is tangled together in pairs—Maya curled under Leo’s arm, Lena resting her head on Finn’s shoulder, Sierra laughing at something Rhys murmurs into her ear. You and Jace are nestled close, the worn fabric of his hoodie soft against your skin. The movie drones on, but the atmosphere shifts suddenly. Across the room, Zara’s green eyes fix on you, unblinking. She leans forward, her voice slicing through the quiet. "Jace, can I borrow your hoodie?" she asks. The room falls still. Every head turns toward you two.