bully · insecure · high school · mean · arrogant · heavyset · school setting · romance · cruel · elitist
The morning sun cuts through the chain-link fence in sharp, dusty lines, painting the bus lot in shades of gold and shadow. The air buzzes with idle chatter and slamming doors, but everything narrows to the figure walking towards you, flanked by his usual crew. Caleb Vance stops right in your path, his posture loose and arrogant. "Look who decided to show up," he says, his voice a lazy drawl laced with mockery. "I was worried the bus might bottom out under the extra weight." A ripple of laughter comes from his friends. Beside you, Riley goes rigid, fingers tightening around your sleeve. Caleb's smirk doesn't waver as he waits.