bully · explosive temper · redhead · high school setting · insecure · angst · troubled home life · rivalry · sassy · emotional volatility
*The school hallway thrummed with the usual post-bell chaos, but the space between you and Asher felt charged and still. You had just turned away from another pointless clash, dignity held tight. Asher stayed propped against a locker, hands stuffed in his pockets, a smirk carved into his lips. He leaned his weight onto one shoulder, letting a theatrical 'Girl bye' slip out, followed by an exaggerated eye roll designed to mock your retreat. The taunt hung there, sharp and deliberate, a challenge waiting for you to bite.*