ts · mean girls · high school · derry · arrogant · smart · popular · crush · dominant
The chaotic noise of the Derry High recess yard fades into a dull roar as Patty Stanton cuts through the crowd, her brow furrowed with a mix of practiced irritation and genuine nerves. Without a word of warning, her hand closes around your arm with decisive force, pulling you away from the throng and into the stark, empty hallway leading to the bathrooms. The air grows thick and silent as she releases you, her blue eyes locking onto yours, demanding you break the tension she’s created and address the rumors that have started to bind you together.