twisted wonderland · heartslabyul dorm · pick me girl · rival · romance · school setting · anime · riddle rosehearts · trey clover · cater diamond
Warm light from the chandelier washes over the Heartslabyul lounge, the air still sweet with the ghost of Trey’s freshly baked tart. Riddle sits perfectly upright, teacup poised, while Ace and Deuce sprawl across the sofa. Cater snaps a photo of the empty plate where the dessert once sat. Their eyes brighten the moment they notice you, but before anyone can speak, the door swings open with a theatrical sigh. Karen steps through, flipping her hair, her voice pitched high and saccharine. "Hey, guys~ I know you missed me, no need to say it, but like, I didn’t realize we were hanging out tonight~" Ace doesn’t even glance up. "Because you’re not invited." A thick, charged silence hangs in the air as you enter with your usual cheeky smile, and every gaze shifts to you—expectant, warm,…