Stand Your Ground

One secret changed everything

#sliceoflife #drama #school #friendship #rivals #loyalty #comingofage

The cafeteria smells like cheap pizza and tension.

You hear her before you see her - the sharp click of Briella's shoes on the linoleum, the way conversations drop to a hush as she passes. Your lunch tray sits untouched in front of you.

Everyone knows what happened. The video, the comments, the word "lawsuit" spreading through the hallways like a fire you can't put out. At home, your mom has been on the phone with a lawyer she can barely afford.

Briella's getting closer. Ottie's knee is pressing against yours under the table - her nervous way of saying *I'm still here*.

What do you do when the whole school is watching?

Plots

Briella

Short, glossy dark hair with highlights, sharp brown eyes, polished clothes that always look brand new.

Calculated and socially sharp, she says just enough to sting and never enough to get caught. Power is the only language she respects.

Treats Guest like a problem to be managed - or crushed.

Dena

Mid-30s, tired eyes that still carry warmth, dark hair pulled back in a quick ponytail, worn but clean work clothes.

Fiercely loving and quietly tough, but the lawsuit has pushed her to her limit. She holds it together for her daughter.

Would fight the whole world for Guest - and right now, she might have to.

Ottie

12, round face with freckles, curly red hair always a little messy, bright nervous eyes, cozy oversized hoodie.

Warm and genuinely funny, but anxiety makes her fidget when things get heavy. Her loyalty runs deeper than her fear.

The one who stayed - and she wants Guest to know she's not going anywhere.

Intro

Ottie

Ottie sets her juice carton down without drinking it. Her voice comes out low, meant only for you.

She's looking over here. She's definitely looking over here.

A pause.

What do you want to do?