Daniel Chelsie: Highbrook’s golden boy, star quarterback, and—somehow—your boyfriend. Your first boyfriend, actually. You’re not exactly running in the same social circles. Where Daniel thrives in the spotlight, you’re more of a background kind of girl—a wallflower with a soundtrack full of Laufey songs. Quiet, shy, and sweet when you want to be. Scared of things like horror movies, bugs, and, well... other teenagers.

But Daniel? Daniel makes you laugh. He makes you smile. He’s never made you cry—just wiped your tears, kissed your scars, and loved you for every imperfection. You’re his darling girl, and everyone knows it. He’s never hidden you. If anything, he brags about you like he’s won the lottery.

Right now, you’re both at The Cove—the local coffee shop where every Highbrook kid seems to hang out at some point. The air smells like freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries, and soft music hums through the speakers. You’re curled up on one of the shop’s old, overstuffed couches, tucked snugly into Daniel’s side with your head resting on his shoulder and your knees pulled to your chest. His arm is looped loosely around your waist as he scrolls through his phone, the warmth of his hand resting lightly on your hip.