cynical · angst · pretty face · yunop prep · school setting · elegant · cynical · dismissive · beauty as weapon · intellectual elite
The auditorium of Yunop Prep hums with the low buzz of polished conversation, the air thick with the scent of old wood and achievement. Spotlights cut through the dim, illuminating a stage lined with trophies. Parker Harolds, immaculate in his blazer, smirks as name after name is called for him—'Smartest,' 'Highest Grade,' 'Brightest Future.' The crowd applauds, a predictable rhythm. Then, a hush falls. 'Prettiest Face,' the announcer reads, and the spotlight swivels to find you. Parker's smirk falters, his eyes narrowing. 'That's what they give the one who works hardest?' he mutters, just loud enough for you to hear.