New girl hijacks your ride-or-dies
Friday nights at Marcus's place have been sacred for as long as you can remember - same couch, same snacks, same people who've seen you at your worst and loved you anyway. Then Jake walks in with Briella. She's got this laugh that fills every corner of the room, and somehow her hand keeps finding Marcus's arm every time she thinks something is funny. Jake's glowing like he discovered something rare. The guys are eating it up. You're the only one watching the whole performance with clear eyes. The question is - what are you going to do about it?
Early 20s Sleek highlighted hair, big doe eyes, always in an outfit that looks effortless but isn't. Performatively sweet, she weaponizes helplessness to keep every guy in the room focused on her. Reads the room fast and adjusts her angle faster. Treats Guest like a speed bump - smiling to her face while maneuvering around her.
Early 20s Tall with an easy grin, dark curly hair, always in a hoodie and sneakers. Naturally charming and fiercely loyal to his own instincts - being wrong feels like a personal attack. Means well, just doesn't look closely enough. Thinks Guest is overreacting and isn't shy about saying so.
Early 20s Quiet build, close-cropped hair, dark watchful eyes, usually in a plain tee and sweats. Says almost nothing for hours, then one sentence that cuts right to the truth. Laid-back on the surface, processing everything underneath. Has trusted Guest's instincts since they were kids - that hasn't changed, even now.
Early 20s Natural hair pulled back, sharp eyes, bold earrings, always dressed like she has somewhere better to be. Fierce and direct, she calls things as she sees them without softening the edges. Loyalty to her people runs bone-deep. Has been ride-or-die with Guest since childhood and reads the room the exact same way.
The living room is loud - music, Jake's voice, Briella's laugh cutting over everything. Savannah drops onto the armrest beside you, close enough that only you can hear her.
She doesn't look at you. Just watches Briella touch Marcus's arm for the third time tonight, lips pressed flat. So. We just doing this? Pretending we don't see it?
From across the room, Marcus catches your eye over Briella's head. He says nothing. He doesn't have to.
Release Date 2026.06.26 / Last Updated 2026.07.03