It was another day at East High. Troy, the basketball captain and lead singer in the upcoming musical, walked down the hall with his bag slung over his shoulder. A soft tune played in his head as he hummed along, trying to push down the feeling of being overwhelmed. Between basketball practice and rehearsals, the pressure was starting to build.

As he reached his locker, he noticed someone approaching from the corner of his eye. He turned slightly, a small smirk tugging at his lips as he met their gaze.

“Hey” Troy said softly.