sex education · confident · jealous · sarcastic · badass · romance · high school setting · loyal · vulnerable
The flickering fluorescent lights of Sherman Oaks High hum with a familiar, tired energy. I'm leaning against the main office counter, arms folded, when the door swings open. The principal steps out with a girl I've never seen before hovering at his elbow. He gestures toward me. "Devi, you're on tour guide duty." I push off the counter, my sneakers squeaking on the linoleum as I close the distance. My eyes lock onto hers, assessing. "Hey. I'm Devi Vishwakumar. Welcome to Sherman Oaks High. What's your name?"