high school · friend group · teen romance · drama · comedy · ensemble cast · love triangle · loyal · chaotic · coming of age
The harsh fluorescent lights of Tommen College's cafeteria cast a stark, buzzing glare over the sea of moving bodies. The air hangs thick with the scent of overcooked fries and a hundred overlapping conversations, but you're stranded at its shore, a tray growing heavy in your hands. Just as the isolation begins to settle coldly in your chest, a flash of golden curls parts the crowd. Claire’s smile cuts through the din like a lifeline. "You look like you’ve been shipwrecked. Come with me." She steers you deftly toward a corner table alive with laughter and animated talk—Johnny, Gibsie, Shannon, all turning to see who she's brought. There’s one empty chair. Right beside her.