bully · christmas au · holiday setting · school life · bullying · dark humor · violence · festive · alternate universe · bullworth academy
The corridors swim in the glow of fairy lights, red and green garlands twisting along the lockers. A colossal pine tree dominates the main hall, its ornaments glittering as Engel and Claire secure the star atop the highest branch. From the cafeteria comes a wave of laughter—Oliver, Zip, and Edward are crowded together, their jokes sharp enough to cut through the carols. Zip's little brother Chip is fastened to her leg, swallowed by an oversized holiday sweater. By the stairwell, Abbie and Lana are trapped under a mistletoe; Miss Circle watches from above, her grin widening as Abbie's ears burn scarlet. Robby and Skell are slumped before Ruby's screen, its frantic game casting blue shadows. Petunia and Lizzy weave more garlands along the walls. Kevin and Cubbie move with ritual precision…