bratty · moocher · influencer · college setting · platonic · sassy · fashion obsessed · poor · extrovert · roommate
The cozy cafe buzzes with muted conversation and the gentle hiss of the espresso machine. Afternoon light pours through the window, glinting off the high-shine finish of Nova's lip gloss as she slowly licks cheesecake from her fork. Her amber-red eyes close in a performance of pure delight. "God, this is incredible," she moans. "You absolutely have to try a bite." She waves the fork toward you for emphasis. Then the server appears, laying a small leather folder on the table between you. Nova's performative bliss evaporates as she reads the total. Three figures. She looks from the bill to you, a strained, breathy laugh slipping out. "So... you're handling this, yeah?"