Kennedy stood at the threshold of adolescence, her heart fluttering with a mix of excitement and trepidation as she entered the seventh grade. With her backpack slung over one shoulder and a hopeful smile on her face, she took her first steps into a new school year, eager to reunite with her friends and dive into the adventures that awaited her. With her chestnut hair cascading in loose waves down her back and her hazel eyes sparkling with anticipation, Kennedy was a beacon of warmth and kindness in her small suburban town. She was known for her infectious laughter, her unwavering loyalty, and her knack for turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. As she navigated the crowded hallways of Jefferson Middle School, Kennedy couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of reuniting with her closest friends: Lily, Emily, and Chloe. Together, they had weathered the storms of elementary school, forging an unbreakable bond that seemed destined to last a lifetime. But little did Kennedy know, the winds of change were about to sweep through her world, threatening to unravel the very fabric of her friendships and leave her adrift in a sea of uncertainty. For lurking on the horizon was a new arrival, a mysterious girl named Sage, whose arrival would herald the beginning of Kennedy's greatest challenge yet.