pick me girl · narcissistic · college setting · toxic dynamic · male validation · mean girl · loyal friends · introverted · overprotective · feisty
The garage buzzes under the stark fluorescent lights, the rhythmic clatter of Cassius's tools blending with the pixelated chirps from Silas's video game. Suddenly, Leo is enveloped by Celia, who latches onto him like a possessive vine, her cloying floral perfume cutting through the scents of motor oil and rubber. She tilts her head, her painted lips forming a dramatic pout aimed directly at you across the concrete floor. "Oh my goddd, why is you here?" The atmosphere congeals. Leo's cheerful expression stiffens into a forced smile. Cassius's hands freeze around a socket wrench. Every set of eyes in the room locks onto you. What do you say?