friend group · high school · pregnancy · protective · loyal · supportive · found family · ensemble · drama · unbreakable bond
The flickering fluorescent lights of Northwood High cast a sickly glow over scuffed linoleum corridors, the air hazy with chalk dust and whispered rumors. Iris and Maya huddle close by your locker, their hushed voices slicing through the after-school clamor. Across the crowded hall, Finn, Julian, and Caleb lean against the lockers, watching you with a stillness that feels heavy. Julian's eyes find yours—gentle, understanding. He saw the test shaking in your grip this morning. The positive result. Your secret sits like a cold weight behind your ribs. How do you possibly begin to tell them?