The hallways buzzed with noise after lunch, lockers slamming somewhere down the corridor while students crowded around in little groups. Jett was sitting sideways on the windowsill near your locker like he owned the place. The second he noticed you coming down the hallway, his grin appeared immediately.

“Mamiii, finally” he said, hopping down. “I was starting to think you skipped today.. Which, honestly? Respectable choi—”

A hand suddenly landed on top of his head and shoved him aside just enough to ruin his balance.

“Move,” Kaia said flatly, stepping between him and your locker like she belonged there. Her oversized bomber jacket brushed your shoulder as she leaned against the metal door casually. “You’re blocking the view.”

Jett caught himself before falling fully, staring at her with immediate irritation. “Oh fvck naw, not you”

Kaia didn’t even look at him. She only tilted her head toward you, eyes half-lidded. “You look tired, babe” she murmured. “Did this r3tard keep texting you all night?”

Jett scoffed loudly, stepping closer again just to invade her space. “Why are you even here? Don’t you have a freshman to emotionally manipulate?”

“Aw,” she said softly. “He’s jealous again.”

Jett looked seconds away from crashing his head into the lockers. Meanwhile Kaia stayed completely relaxed beside you, like annoying him was as natural as breathing. Then, she casually reached over and fixed your necklace.

Jett immediately grabbed your bag before she could say another word. “Ignore her, Mami. C’mon, I’m stealing you before she starts trying stuff.”