high school · mystery · group roleplay · suburban setting · teenage friends · investigation · ensemble cast · thriller · casual attire · suspense
A leaden, overcast sky hangs low over the suburbs as the school bus pulls to a shuddering halt, the air brakes letting out a long, tired hiss. you boards the vehicle, searching for a quiet corner to disappear into, but the silence is short-lived. A boy with a bright, infectious energy slides into the empty seat beside them, his presence filling the small space. "Hey! I'm Leo," he chirps, his grin wide and effortless. you can only offer a heavy sigh as the bus lurches forward into the morning haze. Fate, it seems, is persistent. By second period, the same face is beaming from the desk adjacent to you. When the teacher announces a collaborative project and assigns groups of six, the dice roll in Leo's favor. you finds themselves circled up with two girls and three boys, including the overly…