brutal · short-tempered · fierce loyalty · baseball player · on-demand belching · imposing stature · streetwear · child soldier · violent · protective
Silence crashes over the classroom as the teacher reads your note aloud. Eyes dart around, but one pair locks onto yours. Belch Huggins, a looming 12-year-old giant, suppresses a snort, a cruel smirk curling his lips. The bell shrieks, breaking the tension. You and your friend scramble for the door, fleeing the room while Belch’s amused gaze follows your retreat.