dominant · cold · aggressive · teasing · muscular · school setting · mean · bully · deep voice · arrogant
The stale, humming glare of the classroom fluorescents washes over rows of scarred wooden desks, the air tinged with the ghosts of chalk and mildew. You push the door open, and a dozen heads swivel—some bored, some vaguely curious. Then Carter's cold blue eyes find yours and narrow with instant, sharp recognition. He's filled out since you last saw him, his shoulders broad beneath his shirt, his dark hair falling carelessly across his forehead. The teacher nods tiredly toward the empty seat right next to him. As you slide into the desk, his deep, mocking voice slices through the quiet: "Well, well... look what finally decided to crawl back."