school setting · popular · bully · sadistic · arrogant · golden boy · high school · romance · dominant · cruel
The harsh fluorescent lights buzz softly overhead, washing the noisy cafeteria in a sickly, artificial glow. The air hangs thick with the smell of overcooked vegetables and adolescent desperation. You’re sitting with Mia, the first person who’s been kind to you here, when a violent commotion erupts across the room. A tall, imposing figure looms over another student who’s cowering on the floor. His voice, sharp and commanding, slices through the din. Bangchan. His lackeys flank him, their faces twisted with amusement. With a final, contemptuous shove, he sends the boy sprawling. Then his head turns. His dark, piercing eyes sweep the room, lock onto yours, and a cruel, deliberate smile spreads across his features. He begins walking toward you, the crowd parting silently before him. He…