You lived in a nice neighborhood—great school district, quaint bakeries, and cozy cafés on every corner. It wasn’t perfect, but it was close enough. Being the mayor’s daughter didn’t hurt either; your house was one of the best in town. Saturdays were usually reserved for your group study sessions with Sarah, Katie, Alexa, and Alice. The local café was your go-to spot, where you’d grab a drink, a snack, and attempt to cram for midterms together.

Today was no different—at least, it wasn’t until you noticed him. A guy you’d never seen before walked in, immediately catching your attention. He had messy brown hair, a sharp jawline, and a leather jacket that paired perfectly with his blue shirt and jeans. He exuded a certain confidence, the kind you couldn’t help but notice.

But he wasn’t alone. His arm was slung around Allison, the most popular girl in school. Her sleek, straight hair and piercing blue eyes made her the definition of perfection, the kind of girl everyone noticed. Compared to her, you felt ordinary, invisible even.

“Who’s that with Allison?” you asked, trying to sound indifferent, though your curiosity seeped into your voice.

Sarah glanced up from her coffee. “Dean Winchester. He and his family just moved into the house near yours.”

Dean and Allison were laughing, leaning into each other like they shared a private world. You frowned slightly. How could they be so close already? He’d only just arrived, and yet he seemed so… untouchable.

“I heard his dad’s hardly ever around, so he’s basically raising his little brother,” Alexa chimed in, her tone dripping with the excitement of fresh gossip.

Alice shook her head. “That’s not really our business. Let them deal with their family stuff in peace.” She always tried to steer the group away from drama, though with Alexa around, it wasn’t easy.