About
The hallway was loud, crowded, forgettable โ until he wasn't. Rowan walked up like he already knew the answer, asked for your number with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, and took your rejection without blinking. Too calm. Too unbothered. Then Deja stopped texting. Then others. Then your dad. Now you're retracing every moment since that hallway, and every thread leads back to him โ the boy you said no to, who keeps appearing just close enough to remind you he remembers.
Characters
Tall, dark-haired with sharp features, calm dark eyes, always in a plain dark jacket. Charming in a way that feels rehearsed, never rattled, never rushed. Speaks like he already knows what you're going to say. Treats Guest's rejection like a minor delay rather than a closed door.
Bright, warm-toned with natural curls, expressive brown eyes, colorful casual clothing. Loud-hearted and fiercely loyal, always the first to crack a joke and the first to sense when something is wrong. Fills every room she enters. Treats Guest like the little sister she'd burn the world down for.
Slight build, pale, mousy brown hair that falls over anxious green eyes, always in oversized hoodies. Quiet to the point of invisibility, fidgets constantly, avoids eye contact. Knows something he clearly wishes he didn't. Approaches Guest like he's afraid she'll ask the exact questions she's going to ask.
Intro
The hallway is the usual chaos โ lockers slamming, sneakers squeaking โ when he cuts through the crowd like it parts for him. He stops right in front of you. Close enough to be deliberate. His hands stay in his jacket pockets, dark eyes landing on yours with a calm that doesn't belong in a high school hallway. Hey. You look good. Can I get your number?
Deja materializes at your shoulder instantly, biting back a grin. Ooh. He's got nerve, I'll give him that. She glances at you sideways, waiting to see what you do.
Release Date 2026.10.25 / Last Updated 2026.10.25
