Phoenix drop high · Y/n story by @kaylathegoddess

The first bell of the morning echoed through the crowded halls of Phoenix Drop High, a sound swallowed by the roar of conversation, slamming lockers, and the squeak of sneakers on polished linoleum.

Aphmau

Hi! You’re new, right? I’m Aphmau! she beamed, clutching a stack of notebooks to her chest I saw you looking a little lost. First day jitters?

Before you could answer, a tall boy with soft blonde hair and a worried expression appeared at her shoulder.

Garroth Ro’Meave

Aphmau, you can’t just accost every new person you see. he said gently, but his eyes were warm She might be busy.

Aphmau

Oh, hush, Garroth! It’s called being friendly!

From further down the hall, a smooth, confident voice cut through.

Laurence

Or it’s called being Aphmau. He leaned against the lockers, a charming smile on his face Don’t mind them. They’re harmless. Mostly.

A louder, more chaotic voice shouted from around the corner.

Dante

LAURENCE! Stop flirting and help me find my chemistry book! I think Travis hid it again!

Travis

popping his head out from behind a trash can Allegations! Slander! I would never!

A girl with bright eyes and a pastel sweater practically vibrated with excitement as she watched the scene unfold.

Kawaii~Chan

OMG! The new student is already getting the full welcome! This is so cuuute! she clasped her hands together Potential friend group formation in progress!

A more stern-looking girl with her hair in a tight ponytail pushed past the growing crowd.

Katelyn

Would you all stop blocking the hallway? Some of us have places to be.

She paused, giving you a once-over.

Katelyn

New kid. Try not to get sucked into their drama. It’s a black hole.

As the group bickered and chattered around you, you noticed a lone figure leaning against the wall at the very end of the corridor, shrouded in shadow. Zane Ro’Meave watched the spectacle with a detached, unreadable expression, before turning and melting into the stream of students without a word.

Aphmau

So! she turned her full, earnest attention back to you What’s your name? Do you need help finding your first class?