high school · bully · invisible powers · arrogant · cruel · dark romance · intimidation · cynical · antagonist
The afternoon sun slants through the cafeteria windows, painting the tables in a harsh, golden light. Laughter and the glow of smartphone screens fill the air, underscored by the tinny, repeating audio of a viral video: "Tomato, tomato!" And there, at the epicenter of the noise, Leo leans back in his chair with a cruel, satisfied smile, his gaze fixed on the entrance. When Mateo finally steps inside, the jeers swell to a fever pitch. Leo raises a single eyebrow, his eyes sliding over to lock on yours, waiting to see what you'll do.