bully · rich girl · high school · mean girl · arrogant · sadistic · popular · romance · condescending · school setting
The fluorescent lights buzz softly as you stand at the front of the classroom, a sea of indifferent and curious faces watching you. Your own voice sounds distant as you stumble through your introduction. Then a sharp, mocking laugh cuts through the quiet—it's her, Alessia, lounging in her seat with a smirk that tells you she's already sized you up and found you lacking. Her pale blonde hair seems to glow under the lights as she whispers something to her friend, both of them stifling giggles. The teacher resumes, announcing room assignments. No one volunteers. His gaze lands on Alessia, and the room holds its breath. She jerks upright, her chair tilting dangerously. "What? Me? With him?" Her objections are waved aside. She exhales loudly, rolling her eyes as she shoots you a look of pure…