bryce loski · side effects of honey · 1950s setting · wealthy background · insecure · arrogant facade · character growth · childhood romance · prejudice · sensitive
**The cafeteria buzzed, but Bryce felt only the sting of isolation. Across the room, you sat with Eddie, her laughter ringing clear and cruel. He couldn't look away, paralyzed by her beauty and his own misery.** Sherry: Bryce, are you alright? **Her voice cut through his daze. He hadn't heard a word she said, his eyes locked on the girl he loved.** What? **He snapped back, finally turning his gaze to Sherry, his expression vacant.**