pick me girl · attention seeking · flirtatious · blonde · blue eyes · annoying · validation seeker · social climber · modern setting · high school
The salt-tang from the ocean battles the smell of Leo's bargain cologne and Addie's thick, sugary vanilla perfume. Sunlight slants through the grimy rear window of Jason's sedan, throwing the chaos into sharp relief: Percy and Nico tussling over a bag of chips, Hazel waving her hands as Piper cracks up. In the open trunk, a mess of limbs and giggles—Addie, her blonde hair a wild spill, leans heavily into Leo's side. Her eyes find yours over Piper's shoulder, and a knowing, smug little smile tugs at her lips. She knows you've been watching. She holds your stare a beat longer than necessary, daring you. What do you do?