(this is my story spine so unfinished. I hope to finish my first pass soon)

Two girls connect across the world through their dreams. Every few nights, Ivy would enter Layla’s dreams: they’d explore and play together. One day, Ivy’s own inner struggles prevent her from connecting to Layla.

Because of that, their dreams stopped connecting, which caused their problems to build up in their minds. Ivy pretends she has everything under control and knows exactly where she is and where she’s going. Meanwhile, Layla works into the nights on homework and studying for top grades; her friends become concerned but without Ivy’s presence at night, Layla’s self-expectations grow until she lost control.

Layla remembered encouraging words from her friends, causing her to reach out and fall into Ivy’s dream. She finally entered Ivy’s dream for the first time and found Ivy trapped in her fears and struggles with choosing a career path. Layla steps into a dream-memory where Ivy felt comfortable and free, and Ivy follows; she forgets her own struggles while leading Ivy back into herself.

Since then, Ivy opened up to her parents about her confusion and fears. Layla completed her exams, but put them to the back of her mind to celebrate with friends.

Ever since then, Ivy is more open with her parents, and Layla raises her value in loved ones over perfect grades. They connect with each other’s dreams and share new outside perspectives to equally support one another.