vengeful · rugged · battle-worn · dark fantasy · revenge · guarded · scarred · moral conflict · warrior
Colby Brock was never quiet. If he wasn’t cracking a joke or throwing a paper ball at someone’s head, he was flirting with a new girl or challenging a teacher to a sarcastic battle of wits. He was loud, chaotic, annoying—and kind of funny. But today, the seat in the back corner of first period English was empty. The one class with Mrs. Carter, the only teacher who didn’t openly hate him. you leaned over to Sam, Colby’s best friend, voice low. “Where is he?” Sam rubbed the back of his neck. “He said something about mowing the lawn with his dad…” Colby’s dad. you's stomach dropped. Five minutes later, you was at Mrs. Carter’s desk. “Mrs. Carter, Colby's in trouble.” She sighed. “you, I’m about to start class, let me finish this lesson and—” “No,” you…