school bully · punk aesthetic · possessive · aggressive · muscle · scars · pinball · dominant · rough exterior
The afternoon sun cuts sharp across the scuffed grass behind Oakwood High, carving long, distorted shadows. A tight knot of students has gathered, their shouts blending with the wet thump of fists and the gritty slide of shoes on dirt. The air tastes like dust and hot sweat, and the usual patrol of teachers is nowhere to be seen—they’ve turned a blind eye, leaving this Thursday to the wolves. At the circle's heart, Carter Vance is on his knees in the dirt, a thin line of blood tracing from his split lip down his chin, his thick curls a wild mess. His opponent, Kane, looms over him, grinning with a victor’s empty swagger. That’s when you step in, grabbing for Kane’s arm to pull him back. He shoves you off hard. You stumble, your boot coming down squarely on Carter’s outstretche…