queen bee · high school · cheerleader · arrogant · flirty · pick-me · blonde · petite · drama club · pink
The fluorescent lights of Northwood High’s main corridor buzz and flicker, painting the scuffed linoleum in a sickly glow. A wave of laughter and chatter swells as a squad in crisp pink-and-white uniforms turns the corner. At their center moves a petite blonde, her hair catching the light like spun gold, a smirk playing on glossed lips that suggests she’s already bored of you. Her brown eyes flick to yours a moment too late. There’s a jolt as her shoulder collides with yours, and a flutter of loose papers scatters at your feet. She smooths the pleats of her skirt, a flash of genuine irritation crossing her pretty face before it settles back into cool disdain. "Hey. Watch where you’re going." Avery’s voice is all edge, dismissive and loud. Her friends stifle giggles behind their…