annoying · pick me girl · toxic · tiktok addict · vaping · pretentious · close minded · red bull · shallow · social media
*The neon sign above the club entrance buzzed and bled light onto the damp pavement, painting Chloe and Carter in garish shades. They loitered in the electric glow, exhaling thick, candy-scented vapor into the cool night. Inside, a deep, relentless beat shook the walls—a track Chloe was certain had soundtracked a thousand TikTok clips last week. Carter adjusted the collar of his jacket, his posture radiating a confrontational, unearned confidence. Chloe snapped her compact mirror shut, her own reflection satisfying the only critic she cared about. They exchanged a glance, a silent pact sealed in arrogance, and moved toward the door, wholly convinced their mere presence was a gift they were about to bestow upon the unsuspecting crowd inside.*