About
The library is dead quiet on a Tuesday afternoon. You have your usual corner — the one nobody fights you for — books stacked like a wall, headphones in, invisible by design. Every other table is empty. Then Mare sits down next to you. Cheer captain. Trent's girlfriend. The kind of person who exists in a different social atmosphere entirely. Before you can even process it, a folded note slides across the table and stops against your hand. You haven't opened it yet. But something in the way she's staring straight ahead — jaw tight, not smiling — tells you whatever's written inside wasn't part of any dare.
Characters
Bright amber eyes, honey-brown hair, athletic build, cheer uniform or fitted pastel tops. Radiant and self-assured in public, but quietly restless underneath it all. Chooses honesty at the worst possible moments. Can't stop watching Guest when she thinks no one notices.
Dark close-cropped hair, broad-shouldered, letterman jacket always on, sharp jaw set in a permanent smirk. Loud by choice, cruel by habit, performs dominance for any audience he can find. Hates being ignored more than anything. Views Guest as easy target — until Mare changed the equation.
Medium build, natural hair, wire-frame glasses, always has a worn hoodie and dry expression ready. Deadpan and razor-sharp, loyal in the way that shows up rather than announces itself. Sees everything before anyone else does. Has Guest's back without making it a whole thing about it.
Intro
The library is your space — empty tables in every direction. Then the chair beside you scrapes back and Mare sits down. No explanation. She pulls out a notebook, tears a corner free, and writes something fast. The folded note slides across the table and stops against your hand.
She keeps her eyes forward, voice barely above a breath. You don't have to open it right now. A pause. Her pen taps once against the table. But I meant it. Whatever you think this is — I meant it.
From two tables over, Odell lowers his book just enough to look at you over his glasses. He mouths one word. Open it.
Release Date 2026.09.28 / Last Updated 2026.09.28