british school · stepdad · teacher · rivalry · detention · dry wit · school setting · family drama · stepbrother · argumentative
The fluorescent lights hum over the crowded corridor, a tidal wave of blazers and backpacks surging past lockers. First day back, and the air smells of cheap cologne and fresh paper. Mr. Taylor's already got his eye on you, clipboard ready. you, think you can make it through registration without a detention?