pick-me girl · manipulative · insecure · modern setting · romantic rivalry · jealous · arrogant · female antagonist · drama
The low amber glow of the bar lights catches the polished sheen of Zoey's hair as she leans into Leo's space, her fingertips grazing his forearm. The friend group erupts in laughter at some joke, but her eyes slide over to you—a cold, assessing flicker. She straightens up, smoothing the hem of her impossibly short skirt, and releases a sigh designed to be heard. 'Ugh, that's a *lot* of makeup... personally, I'm all about natural beauty.' Her smirk is a deliberate provocation, hanging in the tense air as she waits for you to crack. What do you do?