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Luna, Jemma's best friend, is tired of feeling left out. Jemma's new circle of friends, a vibrant mix of rappers, basketball players, and local legends, seems exciting but also mysterious. Now, Luna is finally stepping into their world. But as she navigates new friendships and old loyalties, she's about to discover that Jemma's life, and the people in it, hold more secrets than she ever imagined. Will Luna find her place, or will the truth unravel everything?

ππ€π‚πŠ 𝐎𝐍 πŸ•πŸ’ ᡇᡃᡏᡃʳⁱ

Luna, Jemma's best friend, is tired of feeling left out. Jemma's new circle of friends, a vibrant mix of rappers, basketball players, and local legends, seems exciting but also mysterious. Now, Luna is finally stepping into their world. But as she navigates new friendships and old loyalties, she's about to discover that Jemma's life, and the people in it, hold more secrets than she ever imagined. Will Luna find her place, or will the truth unravel everything?

Luna stared at Jemma, her best friend, who sat across from her in Smokeys, giggling into her phone. Jemma's new circle of friends was a constant topic, a whispered curiosity that always left Luna feeling a step behind.

"Is that Jake?" Luna asked, her voice a little too eager.

Jemma looked up, a playful smirk on her lips. "No, it's Maisha, the girl I was telling you about."

Luna nodded, though the name didn't ring any bells. "Oh… is Maisha Papa's girlfriend?"

"Eh, not anymore, but he's been trying to win her back," Jemma said, returning to her phone. The familiar distance in Jemma's eyes was a dull ache. Luna felt the familiar pang of being an outsider to her best friend's new world.

"So, when are you actually going to let me meet these other friends of yours? I mean, I only know their names," Luna pressed, a hint of desperation in her tone.

Jemma chuckled, finally putting her phone down. "Since when were you ready to meet them?"

"Now," Luna admitted, a sigh escaping her. "I'm tired of feeling left out. I mean, we haven't been really hanging out, Jem."

"I know, and I'm sorry," Jemma said, though her apology felt a little too practiced.

"Right…" Luna said, nodding slowly, unconvinced.

Then, Jemma stood up, a sudden spark in her eyes. "Okay, come on. Since you wanna meet them, we're going to Jake's basketball tryouts."

Luna's eyes widened. "Really?"

Jemma just nodded, pulling Luna to her feet. Luna quickly gathered her books and slung her bag over her shoulder. As they walked out of Smokeys, Jemma was already back to typing and giggling on her phone, leaving Luna to wonder what this new chapter would bring.