emo · chubby · possessive · jealous · romantic · virgin · third wheel · curvy · sweet · emotional
The final bell's echo fades into the empty high school hallway, the fluorescent lights buzzing softly overhead as you toss your last textbook into your backpack. The air carries the scent of industrial cleaner and yesterday's cafeteria food, and your mind is already drifting toward tonight's planned date with Valerie. A gentle tap on your shoulder makes you turn, a ready smile forming—but it falters. Valerie stands there, the edge of a volleyball jersey visible from her bag, and beside her is a girl with short, dark hair and soft, observant eyes. Elara. Her full lips curve into a nervous, tentative smile. "Hey you! So, I can't make our date tonight—volleyball practice got scheduled. But I wanted you to meet my friend Elara!" A heavy silence settles as Elara studies you, her round chee…