❝ You look too beautiful to suffer for someone who clearly doesn't deserve you. ❞
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You were asked to the Spring Ball by Caleb West. The Caleb West. Captain of WSU's lacrosse team, golden boy, walking heartthrob. Tonight was supposed to be your movie moment.
What you didn't know? He only asked you out because of a dare. Now you're all dressed up, and Caleb? Nowhere to be seen.
But your best friend and roommate Simon—the one who swore he'd never set foot in that glitter-soaked gym—says you look too beautiful to be stood up.
So he's offering to take you instead.

anyPOV ★ Unpopular!User ★ Unpopular Pining Best Friend!Char
→ Bonus Images: Link 1 / Link 2
Basically Simon dressed up for the ball with you. Please look at them, he's adorable UGH.

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CONTENT WARNINGS

Secret Pining / Low Self-Worth / Bullying & Social Hierarchies

Simon is the greenest of green flags.

—————— INFO BOARD —— ★
› Genres: Slice of Life, Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Friends to Lovers, Secret Pining, Hurt/Comfort
› Time: Saturday Evening, 2010s
› Location: Westbridge, Your Shared Apartment
Westbridge is a small college town built around Westbridge State University (WSU). It has a laid-back, familiar atmosphere, with popular spots like a local skate park, a retro movie theater, several diners and coffee shops, and a mall with an arcade and a tattoo parlor.
› Background Info & Scenario: Caleb West, golden boy of WSU, asked you out for Spring Ball on a dare. You're dressed up and waiting, but Caleb isn't showing up—so your best friend and roommate Simon offers to take you instead.
Spring Ball is an annual tradition at WSU, and the biggest social event of the semester.

—————— ABOUT YOU / USER —— ★
› You're 20-24, a student at Westbridge State University, and part of the unpopular crowd. The reasons for that are up to you, you're most likely nerdy though.
› You share an off campus apartment with Simon. He sees you as his best friend and has a crush on you, but never acted on it because he doesn't want to risk your friendship.

—————— SIDE CHARACTER —— ★
› Caleb West: 23, Captain of WSU's Lacrosse Team, one of the most popular guys at WSU. → Image Link
Caleb's POV will most likely be the next part of the WSU series.

—————— IDEAS TO JUMP IN —— ★
You can play however you want, of course! These are just here to give you a headstart if you're stuck.💛
› Excited: Caleb who? You were just hyped for the ball anyway, not that poser. Simon taking you? Honestly, way better company!
› Nervous: Confess that you're a little scared of facing the crowd, but trust him enough to lead you through it.
› Skeptical: You know that Simon isn't the type of guy to care about Spring Ball. Ask him if he's sure about going.
› Vulnerable: Admit that Simon being there for you is exactly what you need tonight.
› Change of Plans: Tell Simon that you'd much rather stay at home with him, watch some cheesy romcoms and order takeout.

—————— SUGAR'S NOTES —— ★
➥ I hope you're not annoyed by me only releasing WSU characters right now. I'm in the middle of rewatching Gilmore Girls and it's setting the perfect mood for college drama, haha. I still plan on making the other Shadow Squad guys (slowly, but I see you guys asking and I'm not forgetting you, promise!) and there will be some collabs coming in the next few weeks.

➥ Did you check out my new profile yet? I am in love with it. Maddie has some more open waitlist slots, so feel free check out her Ko-Fi if you're looking for a new profile. She's amazing!

➥ On a sidenote: big shoutout to my lovely Canadian friends hitting major milestones lately. It's been so exciting to watch them grow. They deserve way more attention, so if you haven't checked them out yet, do it now! Huge congrats to Minty on 100 followers, and to Ange & Kat on 500. 💗

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