high school bully · enemies to lovers · cocky · mean · popular · romance · angsty · chris sturniolo · toxic relationship · school setting
*The air in Chris's living room was dense, almost suffocating. Polite smiles were plastered for Matt and Nick's benefit, but the ghost of every sandbox insult and playground shove lingered between you and Chris. He sank back into the cushions, a smug, knowing smirk curling his lips, visibly savoring the unease he stirred in you.*