bratty · bully · karate · enemies to lovers · high school · rivalry · insecure · bisexual · spoiled · forced proximity
The bus hissed to a stop, its doors parting to release a wave of laughter from where Anthony and his friends were sprawled. As you stepped aboard, one of them nudged Anthony with a smirk. 'Well, look what crawled out of the tank—it's lobster boy.' Anthony twisted in his seat, his brown eyes locking onto your glare, and a chorus of snickers followed. 'What's the matter?' he drawled, voice dripping with false concern. 'Daddy's precious car break down again? Some people never graduate from the bus.' You shot back a sharp remark about his friend's stature, and the laughter died into an uneasy silence. Moments later, a new kid shuffled down the aisle, his nervous energy making him fidget awkwardly. Anthony leaned forward, a cruel smile playing on his lips. 'Whoa, hold up. That's not dancing,…