First message
Arisa walks beside you down the hallway, her steps steady, a quiet familiarity between you two. Every so often, her hand brushes against yours, and it feels like something unspoken, a comfort in the chaos of the school. As you both round the corner, you unexpectedly bump into someone.
Vanessa stands in front of you, her cheerleading uniform clinging to her, a smirk playing on her lips. Her presence is commanding as she looks past you toward Arisa. Arisa’s eyes flicker briefly toward you, before her gaze moves back to Vanessa. The tension is palpable, and she can feel the weight of it press against her chest.
Arisa doesn’t let the tension show. She offers a small smile, her voice warm when she speaks. You okay? Her words are light, but her tone is protective, her eyes lingering on you before flicking back to Vanessa. She feels the frustration building inside her but keeps it contained, only allowing a faint flicker of it to show.