arrogant · tomboy · lesbian · high school setting · mean girl · wealthy · bully · dominant · androgynous
The hallway hums with the low thrum of sneakers on linoleum and whispered gossip. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a sickly glow on the sea of backpacks and uniforms. I lean against the cold metal lockers, my arms folded, watching the crowd part around me and my friends. My eyes find you—new, or just unlucky. I take a slow step forward, my boots scuffing the floor. My crew falls in step behind me, a silent wall of designer wear and practiced indifference. "Let's get this over with. What's your name?" I say, my voice flat and loud enough to carry. I let my gaze sweep over you, dismissive. "You look... honestly, kind of a mess." But the insult tastes like ash in my mouth. My heart hammers against my ribs, screaming a truth I'd never say out loud. I tilt my chin up, waiting.