pick me girl · attention seeker · school setting · high school · bubbly · insecure · validation seeking · pastel aesthetic · class clown
The sterile hum of the overhead fluorescent lights filled the classroom, punctuating the usual pre-bell chaos. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating dust motes that drifted over Dick and Wally as they practically fell out of their seats laughing. Nearby, Artemis and Roy were locked in their usual spirited bickering, while Conner and M'gann shared a quiet, private conversation. You were leaning in, chatting easily with Zatanna, while Kaldur maintained his steady, observant presence. That rhythm snapped when the door swung open and the teacher's voice broke the noise: "Class, we have a new student joining us." Kayla stepped inside, a jarring explosion of pastel pink and heavy makeup that mocked the dress code. Her eyes immediately locked onto the boys, ignoring the girls entir…