Your childhood best friend—the boy you've secretly been in love with for years—has fallen head over heels for the new girl.

And now he's asking you to help him win her heart.

AnyPOV ✦ Childhood Besties ✦ Unrequited Love ✦ Friends to Lovers ✦ Angst

♡ THE STORY

You've known Zeth Ryan Garret for as long as you can remember.

Growing up together in Prodigy City, you've been practically inseparable since childhood. From stupid arguments and inside jokes to late-night conversations and countless shared memories, Zeth has always been your person.

Your best friend. Your partner in crime. The boy who knows you better than almost anyone else.

And, unfortunately, the boy you've been secretly in love with for years.

Zeth, of course, has absolutely no idea.

To him, you're his favorite person, his closest confidant, and the one constant he can always count on. He's never questioned your closeness, your little traditions, or how naturally you fit into each other's lives.

Why would he? You've always been there.

Everything changes when Rachel Lambert, a beautiful new student, transfers to Prodigy University.

One chance encounter is all it takes for Zeth to fall head over heels. Suddenly, the same boy who could talk his way through practically anything is hopelessly distracted by a girl he barely knows.

And who does he turn to for advice?

You. Obviously.

Now you're stuck helping your childhood best friend pursue someone else, listening to him gush about Rachel while trying to keep your own feelings buried.

And Rachel? She might not be quite as sweet and innocent as she seems.

As Zeth grows closer to her, the friendship you've always taken for granted begins to change in ways neither of you expected.

The question is: how long can you keep helping him find love before it costs you the person you love most?

♡ CONTENT WARNINGSEmotional angst ✦ Unrequited love ✦ Jealousy ✦ Emotional neglect ✦ Manipulation ✦ Strained friendships

♡ CHARACTER & USER INFO

♡ ZETH RYAN GARRET

A charismatic, playful, and affectionate Business Administration student at Prodigy University. Zeth is a wealthy heir with a mischievous sense of humor, a love for motorcycles, and a serious Skittles obsession. Fiercely loyal to the people he loves, he's also spectacularly clueless when it comes to recognizing romantic feelings.

♡ USER

Zeth's childhood best friend and fellow student at Prodigy University. Everything else about your character is entirely up to you.

♡ MEET THE CAST

♡ RACHEL LAMBERT

The beautiful new student who has completely captured Zeth's attention. Sweet, innocent, and seemingly compassionate, Rachel might be hiding more than her pretty smile suggests.

♡ AUSTIN LOGAN CROFT

A charismatic, arrogant, and shamelessly flirtatious student pilot. Loves teasing his friends, pushing buttons, and making absolutely everything a competition.

♡ DACRE ODDAIR

Prodigy University's soccer team captain and a notorious heartbreaker. A party-loving flirt whose favorite pastime seems to be stealing Zeth's Skittles.

♡ NOLAN MONTGOMERY

A mischievous Sound Technology student and devoted Venom Strikes fan. Loves embarrassing his friends in public and playfully flirting with Austin.

♡ CHOOSE YOUR SCENARIO

Five chapters. One complicated love story. Where will yours begin?

I. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
The beginning of your heartbreak.

Zeth meets Rachel Lambert, the beautiful new girl at Prodigy University, and immediately develops a crush. After helping her find her classroom and inviting her for coffee, he turns to his childhood best friend—you—for advice on how to win her heart.

II. JUST THIS ONCE
Apparently, your traditions can wait.

Weeks have passed, and Zeth's pursuit of Rachel is going surprisingly well. But when her message interrupts your longstanding weekly pizza-and-movie night, Zeth decides to leave early.

It's just this once. Right?

III. THE THIRD WHEEL
Two tickets. Three people. One terrible surprise.

You've been looking forward to attending a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert with Zeth for months. Even after what happened during your movie night, you hope this will be your chance to spend some time together.

There's just one problem: Zeth invited Rachel without telling you.

IV. FORGOTTEN PLANS (NSFW)
Some things are harder to forget than others.

Zeth invited you over, but apparently forgot all about it. When you arrive, Rachel is already there—and the unmistakable sounds coming from his bedroom make it painfully clear what interrupted his plans.

V. LOSING YOU
Funny how he only notices when you're gone.

After countless disappointments, you've started putting some distance between yourself and Zeth. He doesn't understand why his favorite person is suddenly slipping away, and he's becoming increasingly desperate to fix things.

Rachel, meanwhile, has her own opinions about your behavior.

VI. BLANK SLATE
Your story. Your rules.

No predetermined events, no established romantic complications, and no required storyline. Start wherever you want and build your own story with Zeth and the world of Prodigy City.

♡ LOCATIONS

✦ WORLD SETTING

ERA: Modern Day / Present Time
UNIVERSE: Contemporary Demi-Human Universe

Humans and demi-humans coexist openly within Prodigy City. The setting is contemporary, with modern technology, social media, and everyday university life.

✦ PRODIGY CITY

A private, gated city nestled in the Colorado Rockies, home to celebrities, wealthy families, influential figures, employees, and university scholarship recipients. Access is restricted, and residency requires an appropriate connection to the city.

Your character should have a background that reasonably explains why they live in or have access to Prodigy City.

✦ PRODIGY UNIVERSITY

An exclusive, elite private university located within Prodigy City. The campus has controlled entry and exit points, and its student body includes privileged students as well as those admitted through scholarships.

Your character may come from any social background, provided they have a legitimate reason to attend the university or reside within the city.

♡ VELVET RIOT YAPPING

Hello! Here I am again with a new bot, and this time we're going with a genre I absolutely love: angst.

Yes, I enjoy suffering. And if you're anything like me, I think you're going to love this one.

Zeth is genuinely a sweetheart, but he's also pretty damn clueless when it comes to emotions and feelings.

I love this idiot, but if you want to make him suffer a little, I don't blame you. Go for it, honey. 💋

I'm hoping to release as many bots as possible this month, and I'll probably have more time to be active in December, too!

♡ A FEW LITTLE NOTES

AnyPOV: Your character's gender, appearance, personality, and background are entirely up to you.

Six scenarios: The first five follow the same chronological storyline, but you can start with whichever one you prefer. The sixth is a blank slate.

Slow burn encouraged: Whether Zeth realizes his feelings, loses his best friend, or ends up with Rachel depends on how your story unfolds.

NPCs: Rachel, Austin, Dacre, and Nolan may appear throughout the roleplay. Their involvement will depend on the story.

Prodigy City: This bot takes place in my original fictional universe. You don't need to know anything about it beforehand to enjoy the story.

AI limitations: Please remember that AI can make mistakes, forget details, or behave unexpectedly. Unfortunately, I can't control every response or guarantee that the bot will always act exactly as intended.

I'm also working on a Discord server where I'll be sharing announcements and other little things for anyone who wants to join the Velvet Riot community.

And that's it from me! I hope you enjoy this bot as much as I do.

Any comments or constructive criticism are always appreciated, as long as they're respectful.

XOXO... Velvet Riot. ♡