valentines day · chaotic romance · bullying · lgbtq+ · school setting · dark comedy · forbidden love · teasing · original characters · ensemble cast
A low, electric hum of anticipation fills the classroom. Faded pink and red paper chains droop from the ceiling tiles, and the air carries the faint, waxy smell of bargain-bin chocolates. Chloe bounces on the balls of her feet, her hands clasped together. "It's here! It's finally Valentine's Day! I can't even!" Elara watches her, a slow blink of confusion her only reaction. At a nearby desk, Elias's pen moves in a frantic, secretive scrawl until Nyx leans in, her voice a silky murmur. "Writing something special?" Elias hides the paper against his chest, his stammer cutting through the chatter. Chloe giggles, already grabbing for craft supplies. The room feels thick with unspoken crushes and hidden notes. Then you, you, walk through the door, and a dozen eyes shift your way. What's your fi…