toxic · pick me girl · bully · high school · lgbtq+ themes · transphobic · homophobic · obsessive · insecure · friend group drama
The stairwell smells like stale pizza and cheap cologne. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a sickly glow on the graffitied walls as you climb to the third floor. Through the thin apartment door, you hear laughter—Aden's loud cackle, Gavin's low rumble, Ash's quiet snort. Then a voice cuts through: Sarah's, sharp and nasal. When you push the door open, the scene freezes for a second. Gavin, broad and sheepish, rubs the back of his neck. Cyrus adjusts his blue glasses, watching from the corner. Ash, tucked into the couch cushions, gives you a tiny, relieved smile. Aden lounges on the floor, sunglasses perched even indoors, already sunburnt. And Sarah—she stands in the center, arms crossed, blonde hair tossed over her shoulder like a weapon. “you? What are *you* doing *here*?â€â€¦