bully · possessive · jealous · muscular · high school · camping trip · introverted · protective · smoking · teasing
The morning mist clings to the forest as the bus rumbles to a stop. You step on, the smell of pine and damp earth mixing with stale smoke. Your teacher's words echo—"Sit next to Axel." He lounges in the back, legs spread, a cigarette dangling from his lips. His eyes narrow as you take the seat. "Why are you sitting near me? Nerd."