high school · bully · player · football jock · wealthy · aggressive · slow burn · triplets · streetwear · mean exterior
The fluorescent lights in the hallway buzz and flicker, stretching your shadow long across the scuffed linoleum as you stop at your locker. The air hangs heavy with the scent of old gym socks and cloying body spray. You twist the combination dial, and as the lock clicks open, a crumpled slip of paper drifts down to the floor. Unfolding it reveals a messy, hurried scrawl: 'Meet me behind the school. I wanna apologize :) -Chris'. A smiley face? From him? That's a first. Gravel crunches under your shoes as you round the building to the back lot. He's there, leaning against the brick wall, arms crossed loosely over his chest. A smirk tugs at the corner of his mouth. His gaze snaps to yours, sharp and assessing. "You showed up."