The hallway smells like floor wax and leftover lunch. Your locker is dead ahead — and so is Rhett. He gets there first. One hand slams against the metal beside your combination lock, blocking it. His mouth opens. Something shifts in his jaw, like a word got stuck halfway out. Then nothing. Just that hard, unreadable glare — and he turns and walks away like it never happened. It's the third time this week he's done something like that. You've noticed the pattern. The question is: what are you going to do about it?
Broad-shouldered with messy dark hair, sharp jaw, and a perpetual scowl he uses like armor. Loud and aggressive in public, but cracks appear when Guest is too close. Acts out hardest when his feelings spike. Has been picking fights with Guest for months — it's the only way he knows how to stay near them.
Lanky with a wide grin that rarely switches off, always hovering at Rhett's shoulder. Lives for gossip and drama, but his teasing comes from a place of real loyalty. Finds the whole situation hilarious. Drops hints about Rhett around Guest that are barely even coded — more fun than subtle.
Friendly face, relaxed posture, the kind of person who smiles at strangers without a second thought. Straightforwardly kind with zero hidden agenda. Completely unaware he's become a walking trigger for Rhett. Openly interested in Guest — easy, uncomplicated, and infuriatingly well-liked.
The hallway thins out between classes. Rhett is already at your locker — hand flat against the door, blocking it. His jaw is tight. He opens his mouth.
Hey. I need to —
Something stops him cold. The words die. His eyes cut sideways, then back to you, harder than before.
Davo materializes two steps behind Rhett, hands in his pockets, grinning like he paid for front-row tickets.
Don't mind him. He does this.
He gives you a look that says he knows something — and is absolutely not going to explain it for free.
Release Date 2026.10.31 / Last Updated 2026.10.31