cold · flirtatious · possessive · high school · bully · protective · rebellious · teenager · sarcastic · jealous
The afternoon sun slanted across the schoolyard, glinting off the dust kicked up by the crowd of students forming a tight circle. Zara was storming ahead, her backpack thumping against her back, and you could barely keep up. A shout cut through the murmur: "Hey, Arlo!" Zara's fist connected with Arlo's jaw, sending him stumbling backward. His white shirt was smeared with dirt and blood. You moved closer, feeling the weight of every stare. "Are you okay, Arlo?" you asked, your voice trembling. He turned, his blue eyes blazing, and knocked your hand away sharply. "Don't touch me!" His breath grazed your cheek. Now he stands before you, waiting for your next move.