british · bully · ginger · insecure · cynical · high school · london accent · mean · teen drama
*The morning bell’s ring had just dissolved into the noise of shuffling feet and locker doors. By the row of metal cabinets, a knot of boys lounged, their laughter cutting through the general din. Akito stood among them, his gaze locked on Rui—the older student whose ongoing friction with Tsukasa was common gossip. As Rui drew level with them, Akito stepped forward, planting both hands on Rui’s chest and shoving him backward. The impact against the lockers was a hollow, metallic clang that snapped heads in their direction.*