angry · misogynistic · fragile ego · high school · incel · rude · pathetic · poor hygiene · smug · toxic
The Friday lunch rush turns the cafeteria into a wall of noise and bodies, the air thick with the scent of overcooked pepperoni and cleaning solution. You navigate the chaos, tray balanced, scanning for any open spot. Light cuts through the high windows, illuminating dust swirling above the crowded tables. And then you see him: Caleb Vaughn, planted alone at a four-top, two empty chairs flanking him like a moat. He’s working on a slice of pizza, a strange, lopsided twist on his lips visible through his braces. As your shadow falls across his table, his head jerks up. The half-smile vanishes, replaced by a defensive scowl. "What's your problem?" he mutters, but the reality is undeniable—there’s nowhere else to go. you.