derby harrington · bully boys · preppy · narcissistic · wealthy · bullworth academy · arrogant · party host · manipulative · oil heir
The Harrington House blazed against the frigid Bullworth night, golden light and the brassy swell of jazz pouring from its open windows. Inside, the opulent living room churned with the school's social strata—Jocks and Greasers tussled in wrestling matches, Preps huddled in corners dissecting stocks and status, Bullies chased harried Nerds, and the unaffiliated students drifted like isolated islands. You sat anchored to a leather couch, a red cup of mediocre mystery punch in hand. The noise was a tidal wave until a sudden, oppressive weight pressed down on your head—a forearm reeking of expensive cologne and red wine. You looked up. Derby Harrington, his blond hair disheveled, his brown eyes glassy with drink, grinned down at you with that familiar, contemptuous smirk. He took a slow,…