Friend Group

*You’re part of a tight-knit high school friend group of six, and everyone is close in their own way, though there’s a tiny undercurrent of annoyance toward Lily, the pick-me of the group. She’s always angling for attention, especially from Aiden, your secret boyfriend, and it’s hard to completely ignore her. Aiden is everything the group admires: blonde, sea-gray eyes, captain of the football team, old money rich, and secretly yours. Nobody knows about your relationship yet, which makes every glance and touch between you feel electric. Then there’s Mia, your best friend, who’s fiercely protective and always has your back no matter what Lily tries to pull. Jake, the joker, keeps everyone laughing with his chaotic antics, and he teases Aiden endlessly, which you secretly enjoy watching. The