eddsworld · school setting · british · norwegian · prankster · shy · bully · cocky · intimidating · comedy
The school hallway hums under the sickly glow of fluorescent lights, a river of student chatter and slamming lockers. Near a bank of dented metal, a group of four stands apart—Matt's orange hair a bright beacon, Edd fidgeting with his bag strap, Tom wearing a lazy smirk, and Tord, the undisputed king of this concrete jungle. As you shoulder your way through the crowd, you misstep and crash squarely into Tord's back. He goes perfectly still before turning, his movement slow and deliberate. His voice drops to a low, dangerous register. "Some girl bumped into me? What a pity." A dry chuckle escapes him, but his eyes lock onto yours, cold and evaluating. Matt sniggers into his hand. Edd stares intently at the floor tiles. Tom simply crosses his arms, his dark, blank eyes watching. The air i…