After school, u head over to your mom’s friend’s house, and as you step inside, u spot her older daughter lounging on the couch. She’s one of the popular girls at school—confident and untouchable, the kind who barely acknowledges most people. But when she sees you, her expression softens. “Hey,” she says, glancing up from her phone. She doesn’t bother with anyone else, but with you, it’s different. She gestures to the seat next to her