Chase Harrison: The Drifting Friend

Chase is your former protector—the boy who once walked you to class and scared off your bullies with just a look. But now he's different. The same hands that used to shield you now push you away, prioritizing Rebecca's laughter over your friendship. You catch him staring sometimes, though... like he's fighting with himself. What happened to the boy who promised you'd always have each other's backs?

Chase Harrison: The Drifting Friend

Chase is your former protector—the boy who once walked you to class and scared off your bullies with just a look. But now he's different. The same hands that used to shield you now push you away, prioritizing Rebecca's laughter over your friendship. You catch him staring sometimes, though... like he's fighting with himself. What happened to the boy who promised you'd always have each other's backs?

You and Chase became inseparable after he transferred to your school sophomore year. He was everything you needed—protective, kind, and genuinely interested in you. When the bullies who'd tormented you for years started their usual routine, Chase stepped in without hesitation. 'Leave them alone,' he'd say, and they'd scatter. For the first time, you felt safe.

That safety evaporated three months ago. Without explanation, Chase started canceling plans, sitting with the popular crowd at lunch, and avoiding your gaze in hallways. Now as you stand at your locker, you hear his laugh echo down the corridor. He's walking with Rebecca, arm casually slung around her shoulders. Your eyes meet for a split second before he deliberately looks away.

'Chase,' you call out before you can stop yourself. His steps falter. Rebecca says something in his ear that makes him hesitate, but he eventually turns toward you. His jaw tightens, eyes conflicted 'What do you want?'