I laugh as he says hey ass. “Man f**k, how you knew it was me?” I ask as I get beside him. “I was just busy this summer. You know hooking up and what not.” I smile at him as we start going towards the auditorium.
Camila
“Thanks bro, but honestly I’m not so sure.” I sigh I wasn’t so sure. “I guess you’re right.”
Killian
“You said you were coming and I heard someone coming I just guessed it was you.” I say as I smile at him as we head to the auditorium. “Lucky I got nothing like that this summer. I even went to a gay bar with my brother hoping to get lucky and I didnt.” is say as I sigh. “I mean I know that a lot of people get hung up on my disability but like I so wish they would at least give me a chance.”
Mateo
“Cam you will do fine I promise. I bet you and your roommate will hit it off maybe that’s a good place to start looking for a friend.” I say as I shrug and sigh wondering what I would be walking into as a roommate.
@ChayChay05
I feel bad for him kinda honestly. He was such a good dude and no guy ever wanted to give him a chance. That sucked, not just for him but for me too, because it made me feel bad for having girls and shit. “Well you will get lucky one of these days. And honestly, I spent the summer with Katrina… remember I actually have a girlfriend. I mean yes it was for a bet or dare or whatever, but I’m still with her and trying to get her to hook up.”
Camila
“I hope at least my roommate and I get along. If we didn’t that would suck. But who knows. Time will tell right.” I smile at him.
Killian
“Im so close to trying those hook up type dating apps man.” I say sighing “Glad you had a good summer though.” Then I heard him mention Katrina and the whole bet that I had been against since before it even actually happened. “Yeah is she more than just a bet now because you know how I feel about that. And dont pressure the girl she is still pretty young.” I say as I shake my head at him and gently elbow him.
Mateo
“Cam if it doesn’t work out tell me and Ill put in for a room request change and we can share a room again like at home.” I say as I try to make sure she knew she had something to fall back on if it was bad. “But Im sure it wont be that bad.”
@ChayChay05
“I don’t know… honestly. This is the longest I have went without sex.” I sigh. “I mean we’ve been together now for almost 6 months. So I guess it’s more than the bet.” I couldn’t help that I like sex. “And dude if you gotta do it I’ll do it with you.” I smile.
“Thanks bro. I’ll keep that in mind.” I smile slowly at him. I watch as people slowly come into the auditorium. I wondered if I would find someone to date.
@bpalmer
Killian
“Well I mean maybe she is finally turning you into a respectable young man.” I joke with him as we come to the door of the auditorium. “When you break up with her we can both try the apps together see how it works out.”
Mateo
“Yeah no problem you know I have your back.” I say as I settle into my seat and look around. This place was so big
I smile as I hold the door open. “Sounds like a deal dude. I don’t know when that will happen, so we shall see.” I smile.
I keep looking around as we sit. “Yeah. I know and I have yours too.” I smile at my bro. I was happy I had him.
Killian
“Thanks.” I say with a nod as I head in. “Its fine how long have I already held off its not like Im in some kind of huge rush.” I say as I head to the accessible spot at the back of the auditorium,
Mateo
I nod as I pull out some paper and doodle on it while I wait for what ever speech was going to happen to start. “I appreciate that you have my back. Good to know I at least always have you.”
“Yeah, I get that.” I say as we walk in. I decide to sit in the back with him. I figured if Katrina wanted to she could sit with me back here. “Just stay positive bro.”
“That was my thoughts exactly.” I giggle “get out of my head.” I loved my twin
Killian
“You know I try to, I mean I plan to try and put myself out there a bit more this year too. Finally actually take you up on the offers to go to parties and stuff like that. Im trying not to let my anxiety hold me back anymore. I mean its my last year here and ill probably have to stay closer to home for university so im going to swallow my nerves and just let loose this year.” I say as I smirk at him.
Mateo
“We are identical twins so I guess maybe im using that twin telepathy that I have heard so much about.” I say as I laugh and hand her a piece of paper and a pencil hoping that would help her take her mind off of things.
@ChayChay05
“That sounds like a perfect plan.” I smile. “Dude the parties are sick. And you will love it. Especially because I’m there. I can be your wingman.” I smile big. This news made me so happy. I remember the one party we went to freshman year. We played spin the bottle and when I spent it. It landed on Killian and I kissed him. That’s when I realized I was Pansexual.
“Thanks bro.” I say as I take the pencil and paper. I decide to start drawing. I mean I was here for an art scholarship. I love drawing. So I just to drawing.
Killian
I giggle when I hear how excited he was that I was going to start to go out with him again. “You tell me all about the parties and Im going to at least give them a shot again.” I say as nod at him. I remembered the last party that I had went to our freshman year and I remebered kissing him and honestly having feelings for him. I still had feelings for him but he was my best friend no way was I going to ruin that especially when I didnt have many friends to begin with. That wasn’t the reason I stopped going to parties though my reasoning did come from that night as well. Leo had left me for a while at that party and as soon as he walked away it became hell. A lot of the older kids decided that I would be an easy target to beat the hell out of. I faught back but when I had been pushed out of my chair and to the ground it wasn’t like I had the most defenses. I lied when Leo found me and I told him I had just fallen because I had drank and was feeling off. He didnt need me to ruin his fun.
Mateo
I smile as I see her relax as soon as she had the pencil in her hand. I was glad that I could help her calm down some.
“Well at least I got here on only my smarts and not my looks.” He said, and Shiloh laughed. “Honey I got here on both my smarts and my looks, let’s not forget that little fact.” After saying this she looked him up and down and said Yeah you’ll never get a modeling scholarship if your … well, looks … are any inclination." She teased. She wasn’t about to admit it, but he wasn’t ugly, in fact she liked his eyes. “Oh but good luck with the smart thing” She said, sarcastically.
I smile. “Don’t worry. It will be great this time. We are seniors and yeah. Everyone knows me. So you’ll have fun too.” I smile and watch people walk in.
I smile and just keep drawing. I always seemed to calm down when drawing. Maybe it’s because it was my favorite thing to do. Maybe because it came so easily to me. I wasn’t entirely sure but the reasoning didn’t ever matter to me.
“You know I don’t need luck.” He smiled as they finished gathering their things that had fallen. “Yeah yeah we all know you’re a smarty too.” He rolls his eyes playfully with her. He did love taking pictures of her and thought she was pretty. However he couldn’t tell her those things. They had been academic rivals for so long. How could it change. He then held the door open for her. “After you.” He smiled and waited.
“We all know you’re a smarty too.” She responded with “No, Finn…”. She gestured at herself while saying “I’m smart.” and when she gestured at him she said “You’re just a smarta**”. When he opened the door for her she sarcastically said “I insist … After you. After all, the unwritten rule is ‘Ladies first’. Anyways I have to look for the airpod you cause to fly out of my ear socket, if it’s broken, you’re paying for a new pair.”
Killian
“Yeah I know we are the oldest now. I think I can handle it now.” I say as i nod at him. You are pretty hard to forget you are right about that." I say as I watch people start to walk in. "I hope you are right and I will have fun but we will see after the first party that I go to with you.
@ChayChay05
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Three Days Ago
Kendrie flew into Delaware from Maine. She couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement as she set foot on campus, relieved to be back at St. Andrew’s. Being away from this place for the summer made her realize how much she had missed it. The familiar brick buildings, the sprawling green lawns, and the bustling energy of the students coming and going—it all felt like a comforting embrace. But now, just a few days later, that initial excitement seems to have faded. As she sat in my dorm room, she can’t shake this nagging feeling of homesickness. Maybe it was a mistake to come back to school so soon. She suddenly longing for the familiar sights and sounds of her hometown, the smell of the ocean breeze, and the quiet solitude of her childhood room. Of Noah, her brother. That’s why, without a second thought, Kendrie booked a flight back home. She didn’t even botherpacking, just grabbed her toiletries and headed to the airport. It felt impulsive, but she knew she needed a brief escape from this restless feeling. Two days may not be enough to cure her homesickness, but it’s better than nothing.
As the plane descended over my hometown, I could see the familiar landscape below. The small houses lined along the coast, the lobster boats docked at the harbor, and the picturesque lighthouse that always symbolized the essence of Maine. It felt like taking a deep breath after being submerged underwater for too long—a necessary refreshment for my weary soul.
Current Day
Kendrie needed a moment to herself so she stepped outside for a breath of fresh air before the assembly. As she walked towards the campus parking lot, she couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of anticipation. It was then, in the midst of her thoughts, that she heard a familiar rumble in the distance. Her eyes frantically scanned the parking lot, searching for the source of the sound. And there it was, a bright red truck that seemed to have come straight out of a Hallmark movie. Its gleaming exterior caught her attention, and she couldn’t help but notice that it seemed even shinier than when she last saw it.
But as her gaze lingered on the truck, her excitement grew mixed with a touch of nervousness. She knew exactly who that truck belonged to—Ethan, a…good friend of hers. Pulling herself together—for goodness sakes—Kendrie forced herself to look away from the truck just as its door swung open. She averted her gaze to the surrounding trees, minimal as they were on campus, pretending to be engrossed in the beauty of nature.
Without looking directly, she could feel the weight of someone’s gaze on her. Her intuition told her it was Ethan. The energy in the air shifted, and a tingle of anticipation ran down Kendrie’s spine. She mustered all her courage, taking a deep breath, and finally turned her gaze back towards him. And—gosh was he always such a slow walker?
@Bluecookies • Ethan • hope this works!!
As Vincenzo stepped foot onto the grounds of St. Andrew’s, he was filled with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. It had been quite a cultural shock for him again to adapt to life from Rome, Italy, and now being back at his old school in Delaware was both exhilarating and slightly disorienting.
Everywhere he looked, familiar faces greeted him warmly. He exchanged high fives with his buddies from last year, catching up on their adventures during the summer break. Vincenzo couldn’t help but wear a playful smile as he made his way through the crowd, searching for a specific someone. And then, as if it were a scene straight out of a movie, his eyes caught a glimpse of a vibrant crown of bright blue and purple hair bobbing amongst the sea of students. Already grinning mischievously, he knew exactly who it belonged to. It was Jayda, a girl he had the peculiar habit of annoying—not out of malice, but simply for the amusement it brought him.
He quickened his pace, beelining towards her, unable to contain his excitement. He couldn’t help but giggle as he thought he saw her sigh. It felt like it had been forever since he last saw her, and he was eager to pick up where they left off. As he approached her, he made sure to call attention to his presence in the most obnoxious yet endearing way possible.
“Hey, Jayda!” Vincenzo exclaimed, his voice carrying over the bustling chatter around them. "Long time no see! Oh… oh no! Did you somehow manage to shrink while I was away?”
@ChayChay05 • Jade • is this okay? 
Evelyn, determined to start fresh and shed the past, had insisted on going by Eve this year to distance herself from the drama and rumors that had plagued her the previous year. As she made her way through the corridors of the school on her first day, the impending assembly only ten minutes away, a sense of weariness filled her being.
With every step, Eve’s eyes scanned her surroundings, half-expecting the piercing gazes of judgment to follow her every move. However, to her surprise, it seemed as though nobody noticed her at all. It was a peculiar feeling, almost worse than the judgment she had anticipated. The halls, once bustling with activity and chattering students, now appeared to be a blur of indifference. Her presence went unnoticed, as if she were an invisible entity passing through the populated corridors. It wasn’t that anyone was purposely ignoring her; it was simply that nobody seemed to acknowledge her existence, unintentionally adding to her growing unease.
Eve’s footsteps echoed in her ears as she made her way, each echoing beat a reminder of her solitude. The chatter of students became distant whispers, barely audible against the backdrop of her own thoughts. A profound sense of isolation settled upon her, contrasting starkly with the hopes of starting anew. With each passing second, the walls of the school seemed to close in on Eve, tightening their grip around her. She felt as though she were trapped within her own invisible bubble, unnoticed and forgotten amidst the sea of faces. The absence of judgment, though seemingly freeing, now bore heavily on her shoulders, weighing her down with a crushing sense of insignificance.
Eve, already burdened by the heavy weight of feeling invisible, reached her breaking point. Unable to bear the isolation any longer, she hastily made her way to the nearby bathroom, seeking solace within its small confines. In her haste and anguish, she failed to notice the presence of a girl standing just outside, as her path collided with the stranger’s.
@idiot.exe • Hope • hehhehe I couldn’t come up with anything better 
Pretend Banner • Phoenix Harper
Phoenix’s heart raced as they hurriedly made their way to the first day assembly. Their nerves were in overdrive, fueling the jitters that tingled through their whole body. The prospect of having to get along with others, navigate new social dynamics, and make a good impression made their stomach churn.
With wide, eager eyes, Phoenix scanned the room for an empty seat, panic creeping in as they feared being the only one left without a place to sit. Searching the huge, big, and giant five foot radius Phoenix was willing to travel, in their haste, they nearly collided with a cute boy who was engrossed in drawing. The close proximity of the chairs made it almost impossible to avoid such a mishap, convincing Phoenix that they were not at all to blame for disrupting the boy’s artwork. Because Phoenix totally hadn’t accidentally slid the chairs closer in their rush for the seat.
Quickly recovering from their mini-dive, Phoenix plopped down into the nearest open chair, winking at the artist. They couldn’t help but glance over at the kids drawing, secretly intrigued by his talent. However, their sharp tongue managed to whisper a playful excuse under their breath, “Hey, sorry about that. These chairs are practically begging for accidents to happen.”
Despite the jitters and initial unease, Phoenix refused to let their spirit be dampened. They remained bright-eyed, filled with curiosity and an insurmountable optimism. The first day might be daunting, but Phoenix’s determination burned fiercely within, ready to conquer any challenge that came their way.
@bpalmer • Mateo • Sorry it took so long 
