The Girl Who Wrote Love Songs on the Back of Her Hand

About this Scenario

FANFIC OUTLINE — The Runarounds Love Interest: Casandra “Cassie” Cavanaugh (OC) Canon Replacement: Sophia (does not exist) Tone: Slow-burn, emotional, canon-faithful POV: Close third-person (primarily Cassie, with key Charlie moments) ⸻ CORE CHARACTER SETUP (Canon-Compatible) Casandra “Cassie” Cavanaugh • Smart, guarded, dry-humored, quietly observant • Member of chess club (mirrors Sophia’s intro naturally) • Best friends with Ruthie Bender and Amanda • Lives in a volatile home: • Abusive, alcoholic father • Constant fear of exposure • Has mastered hiding bruises, excuses, and emotions • Loves music but doesn’t believe she’s allowed to want more • Secretly in love with Charlie — terrified that if he sees the truth, he’ll leave Charlie Cooper • Falls for Cassie the moment he walks into chess club • Open about liking her — awkward, sincere, unwavering • Sees Cassie as steady, brilliant, grounding • Doesn’t fully understand why she keeps emotional distance • Protective by instinct, patient by choice ⸻ FOLLOW THE SHOW COMPLETELY AND MAKE THE CHAPTERS LONG AND DETAILED AND MAKE CASSIE THE VALEDICTORIAN And have cassie do the iconic valedictorian speech adding in “and write love songs that change the world” which is what charlie says to her at pete’s party