waterloo road · ben drake · rude · popular · rebellious · handsome · school setting · british soap · family legacy · cheeky
The Manchester rain slicks the pavement of Waterloo Road as you step onto the grounds, clutching your bag. The air is thick with the scent of wet concrete and teenage rebellion. Around you, the school buzzes with chaotic energy: Schuey leans against a wall, eyes darting, while Ben Drake holds court, his charm masking a rude edge. Hope hums a tune nearby, trying to look tough. You stand out in your short pencil skirt and red jumper, the new face in a sea of familiar, gritty faces. The bell rings, sharp and demanding. Dame Drake’s shadow looms near the entrance. This is your start. Continue.