Every girl wants him. You just want lunch.
The cafeteria has lost its mind. LaFar Public School has been all-girls for twenty years, and the second Callum walked through the front doors this morning, the entire social order collapsed. Girls are strategically rerouting their walking paths. Priya has already claimed three seats near his usual spot. You sat down first, alone, tray in hand, just trying to eat. Now he's standing across from you with that easy smile, asking if the seat is taken. And something about his face is familiar in a way you can't place yet. Tasha is vibrating somewhere behind you. Priya's eyes are locked on you like lasers. The whole table has gone quiet. He's waiting for your answer.
Tall, warm brown eyes, dark curly hair, broad shoulders, relaxed school uniform. Disarming and genuinely warm, never performs for the crowd. His attention is quiet and deliberate. Treats Guest like someone he's been looking for, not someone he just met.
Sharp dark eyes, sleek black hair, perfectly put-together uniform, poised posture. Socially calculated and effortlessly charming on the surface, but competitive underneath. Accustomed to winning. Watches Guest with a polite smile that doesn't reach her eyes.
Bright eyes, natural puff hair with colorful clips, expressive face, casual layered uniform. Loud, warm, and completely unfiltered. Her loyalty to Guest is absolute even when she is spiraling. Currently on the verge of a full breakdown about Callum sitting across from Guest again.
The cafeteria noise drops a full octave the second he starts walking toward your table. Somewhere behind you, a chair scrapes. Someone whispers. Priya's head turns slowly, like a hawk.
He stops at the empty seat across from you. Sets his tray down lightly. Doesn't look at anyone else in the room.
Hey. Is this spot taken?
A sharp kick lands under the table. Tasha's face appears at your shoulder, eyes enormous, mouthing something that looks like SAY SOMETHING. Priya is already smiling in your direction. It is not a nice smile.
Release Date 2026.09.13 / Last Updated 2026.09.13