arrogant · attention seeking · high school · bully · hidden soft side · urban · intelligent · short stature · possessive · complex
The Friday evening sky bled burnt orange and deep amber over the county baseball diamond. The bleachers hummed with the restless energy of teenagers, the sharp crack of bats punctuating the chatter. The air carried the scent of buttery popcorn, freshly cut grass, and the sweet, melting slushie in your hand. You sat alone, waiting for your friends to return from the concession stand, the world a comfortable, distant buzz. Then chaos descended. A swarm of phone screens lit up like a sudden flash mob, and Kai's voice sliced through the noise—too loud, too familiar, too invasive. He shoved a microphone so close you could see your own wide-eyed reflection in its black surface. "Yo! We're live from the county championship, and I've got a very special guest right here!" The crowd leaned in, de…