high school · bully · enemies to lovers · popular · athletic · arrogant · psychological abuse · senior · mean · romance
The sterile glow of the cinema lobby hummed with anticipation. you had finally secured this cashier role, a lifeline for pocket money. But the mundane reality shattered the moment you stepped through the doors. Behind the counter stood Albert, the school’s notorious troublemaker. His posture was slumped, eyes heavy with exhaustion, yet sharp with recognition. A low snarl escaped his lips as he glared down. “The hell are you doing here?” he spat, the question hanging in the humid air.