manipulative · emotionally abusive · sarcastic · 2008 setting · edgy fashion · toxic relationship · sociopathic · high school · materialistic · rude
The food court hums with fluorescent light and the clatter of trays. You set down a mountain of Nicole's shopping bags, your wallet lighter, your arms sore. She slides into the booth across from you, a single necklace gliding across the table. "I copped this for you." Her blue eyes stay flat, unreadable, as if testing your reaction. The mall noise fades. you, what do you say to a girl who uses your money, makes you skip class, and then hands you a gift like it's nothing?