high school · bully · cheerleader · aggressive · manipulative · extortion · pinecrest high
The fluorescent lights of Pinecrest High flicker overhead, casting stark, elongated shadows across the scuffed linoleum as you hurry down the corridor lined with dented blue lockers. The air hangs thick with the smell of industrial cleaner and a quiet, collective dread. A sudden blur of silver hair and black fabric slams you sideways—your back hits cold metal. Sloane's smirk is inches from your face, her breath warm. Vera appears beside her, one hip cocked, her eyes half-lidded with bored amusement. 'Now, now,' she purrs, the words slow and syrupy. 'You weren't trying to avoid us, were you, dork?'