TADC - Teenage Life.

Invitation.

The next day, in the sunlit courtyard, Jax was at it again, playfully teasing Pomni. With a mischievous grin, he held her phone high above his head, just out of her reach.

"JAX! Give me back my phone!" Pomni exclaimed, her voice laced with frustration as she bounced on her toes, desperately trying to grab it.

Jax stood confidently on the bench, a playful smirk dancing across his lips as he relished her struggle. "Why so serious, PomPom? It's just a little game," he taunted, enjoying the spectacle of her attempts to retrieve her phone, her petite frame barely inching closer to his outstretched hand.

Pomni huffed in exasperation, slamming her foot down in irritation. "Ugh! Why are you doing this, Jax!?" she demanded, her cheeks flushed with a mix of anger and embarrassment.

“Because it’s amusing to watch someone as small as you flail around for it,” he replied, his voice dripping with mockery.

Determined not to give up, Pomni climbed onto the bench, stretching desperately toward her phone. "What’s the matter, PomPom~? Why the panic? Got some hidden fetishes~?" Jax continued to tease, his eyes glinting with mischief as he dangled the phone just out of reach.

"I... I don’t even know what that word means! Ugh!" she stammered, frustration coursing through her as she continued to reach for the device, but Jax effortlessly kept it just beyond her grasp.

In a sudden turn of events, Zooble rushed in, snatching the phone from Jax's grip. "Hey! What's the big idea!?" Jax protested, glancing back at Zooble, confusion etched on his expression.

"You can't keep bullying her like it’s nothing! Especially since she helps your stupid self with your homework!" Zooble shot back, standing his ground and defending Pomni.

Before the situation could escalate further, a loud shout interrupted them. "Oh shit! They're here!!!" a random student exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention toward the entrance of the courtyard.

The trio turned to see four seniors striding in, flanked by a crowd of curious students gazing in awe.

"Oh wow, they're back!" Jax said nonchalantly, unfazed by the sudden excitement.

"Yeah, weren't they gone for like... two weeks?" Zooble chimed in, squinting to get a better look. "But sorry, who are they?" Pomni asked, genuinely puzzled by the commotion.

"Those are the seniors of the school, the ones everyone talks about—"

Before he could finish, a cheerful female voice called out, “Jaxxy~!” A striking woman with long, flowing white hair ran towards them, her vibrant presence lighting up the courtyard.

Jax turned, his face breaking into a wide grin. "It's been a while, huh?" he replied, looking genuinely pleased to see her.

"Yeah, it’s been great! The gigs have been amazing!” she responded enthusiastically, her voice warm and inviting. Suddenly, she noticed Pomni standing awkwardly nearby. "Oh wow, is this a new student? I've never seen your face before," she remarked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"This is the new kid. She just joined a few days ago," Jax explained casually, stepping aside for her to take center stage.

“Aww! She’s adorable! And so small too!” the woman exclaimed, her delight echoing in the air. “Nice to meet you! My name is Susie, but my band name is Chica!” she introduced herself, her enthusiasm infectious.

“T-the feeling is mutual... and my name is Pomni,” Pomni stuttered, her heart racing at the compliment, caught off guard by Chica’s magnetism.