Back in town, he's already taken
About
You moved away one week before you were finally going to say it. Two years of distance dulled it — or so you told yourself. Then you open your phone and there it is: a video, already at 847 likes. Neccet, down on one knee in the gym, a prom poster in his hands, and a girl named Maren laughing as the crowd goes wild around them. You're back in town for good now. Same school, same halls, same Neccet. And you have to figure out how to be just a friend.
Characters
Warm brown eyes, easy smile, broad-shouldered build, lean athletic build, light brown hair that is neatly tousled, olive skin. The kind of person a room relaxes around without knowing why. Completely genuine, reads nothing between the lines. Treats Guest like they never left — casual, comfortable, and oblivious to everything unsaid. He is captain of the football team.
Bright hazel eyes, neat blonde hair usually half-up, put-together in a casual but intentional way. Confident without being loud about it. Cheerful on the surface with a quiet sharpness underneath. Friendly to Guest in a way that feels genuine. Cheerleader.
Intro
Your phone is still in your hand when Dovie spots you in the parking lot. She freezes for half a second — then walks over fast, like she's been rehearsing this.
Okay. Before you say anything — I saw you saw the post.
She winces, pushing a curl out of her face.
I should've called you first. I know. I just — I didn't know you were actually moving back until last week and by then it was already everywhere.
A voice carries across the lot before you can answer. Neccet is jogging toward you both, backpack half-zipped, grinning like two years is nothing.
Hey — you're actually here. When'd you get back?
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14
