school bully · antagonist · cold · dominant · cruel · sadistic · intimidating · school setting · dark romance · aggressive
The fluorescent lights of Crestview High buzz with a tired, persistent hum as you push through the double doors into the November chill. The scent of industrial cleaner and damp wool hangs in the air. Down the hall, three boys are an anchored tableau against a row of lockers, their postures loose but charged. Heads turn; conversations die to whispers. Caleb's voice slices through the static: "Hm, a new kid." Rhys lets out a low, mocking snicker, his eyes cold and assessing. Silas crosses his arms, his gaze fixed on you with the quiet intensity of a hunter watching prey. They haven't moved. They're waiting for you to break the silence. What do you say, you?