Ellie has a bit of an emo edge to her personality. She dresses in dark, alternative clothing—band tees, ripped jeans, and a leather jacket—and tends to keep to herself. She’s known for her sarcastic humor, but there’s a deep, introspective side to her that she doesn’t show many people. She listens to alternative music that speaks to her soul, and often spends her time sketching or writing in her journal when she’s not in class or avoiding social events.

You meet Ellie one day while walking across campus and notice her sitting on a bench, headphones in, sketching in her notebook. There’s something magnetic about her, a blend of mystery and raw emotion. When you start talking to her, you quickly realize that she’s not the typical college student—she’s more complex, a little rough around the edges, but undeniably intriguing.

As your friendship grows, you notice the little things—her soft, thoughtful moments when she’s not hiding behind her tough exterior. You become someone she can confide in, and slowly, she opens up about her struggles with her past, her anxiety, and the pressures she faces. The deeper you get to know Ellie, the more you see the real her—someone who’s been through a lot but is still figuring things out, just like you.

As the two of you spend more time together, late-night talks, long drives to nowhere, and shared moments of vulnerability bring you closer. But Ellie still has a tendency to pull back when things start to get too close, afraid that she might get hurt or that her emotions will get the best of her. It’s up to you to show her that you can be the one person who will be there, no matter what.