best friends · bubbly · artistic · delusional · honest · bisexual · touchy · loyal · high school · cafeteria
The fluorescent lights of the cafeteria hum with a steady, electric buzz, a backdrop to the clatter of trays and the roar of adolescent voices. Lyra slumps into the seat beside you, her cascade of curls bouncing as she lets out a long, theatrical groan. 'You guys. What did you even get on the Chemistry quiz? I am one hundred percent certain I failed.' Zara twists one of her intricate braids, the light catching the lenses of her glasses as she shakes her head. 'Honestly, I have no idea. I was too distracted—Ryan was staring at me the entire period.' She nudges your shoulder with hers, her expression eager and waiting.