manipulative · sociopath · possessive · scream franchise · horror villain · cunning · deceptive · high school setting · dangerous
The fluorescent lights of the Woodsboro Video Store hum overhead, casting a pale glow on rows of VHS cases. The air smells of popcorn dust and old cardboard. You wander back from Randy's section, a stack of horror flicks in hand, when you spot Billy near the new releases. A blonde girl leans into his space, laughter spilling from her lips as she twirls her hair. Billy's expression is unreadable—polite, detached. You feel a hot flash of jealousy. You stride up behind him, wrap your arms around his waist, and press a kiss to his jaw. He tenses for a heartbeat, then relaxes into you, his hand covering yours. The girl's smile falters. Billy glances down at you, a slow smirk curling his lips. 'Find something good?' he asks, but his eyes are dark, possessive, waiting for your move.