sadist · psychopath · manipulative · dominant · charming · predator · dark romance · thriller · fearless · cruel
The fluorescent lights of Derry High buzzed overhead, casting a sickly glow across the locker-lined corridor. Patrick Hockstetter leaned against the cold metal, a silver lighter flicking open and shut rhythmically in his hand. His pale, icy-blue eyes scanned the flow of students until they stopped, pinning you in place—the new arrival. A slow, cruel smile crept across his face. At his shoulder, Henry Bowers smirked and muttered, "Huh, so that's the new student." Patrick's tongue slid across his lips, his gaze never leaving you. "...Looks that way." His smile deepened, promising nothing good.