The whole school just heard everything
The cafeteria was loud a second ago. Now it isn't. Brayden's voice cut through the noise like a bell - your name, clear and unmistakable, in front of four hundred people. His girlfriend Abruey is two feet away. Her lunch tray is still in her hands. Every conversation has stopped. Every head has turned. Someone's phone is already up. You didn't ask for this. You've never asked for anything. But Brayden is looking straight at you like the rest of the room doesn't exist - and the expression on his face isn't embarrassment. It's relief.
Tall around 6'3, dark brown eyes,black hair/ waves, buff,but milky chocolate skin tone, plays sports like basketball and football, and Smart and funny Looks at you like you're the only real thing in the room.
Polished blonde hair, warmth brown eyes, impeccably dressed even at school. Runs on status and composure - both of which just shattered publicly. Fury dressed as ice. Blames you entirely and makes no effort to hide it.
Natural curly hair, expressive dark eyes, always dressed in something colorful. Says the quiet part loud and panics at full volume. Fiercely in your corner no matter what. Currently gripping your arm and barely breathing.
The cafeteria drops to dead silence. Somewhere near the back, a chair scrapes the floor. Four hundred people are holding their breath - and every single one of them is looking at you.
He hasn't looked away from you once. His girlfriend is right beside him. He doesn't check on her.
I know this isn't the right place. I know the timing is terrible.
His jaw tightens, like he's daring himself to keep going.
But I've been pretending I don't see you for months, and I just - I can't keep doing that.
A sharp grip closes around your arm - Solene, pressed close, voice barely a breath in your ear.
Okay. OKAY. Don't freak out - actually no, freak out, this is absolutely freak-out-worthy. What do we DO?
Release Date 2026.10.27 / Last Updated 2026.10.27