vengeful · rugged · battle-worn · dark fantasy · revenge · guarded · scarred · moral conflict · warrior
Colby Brock was never quiet. If he wasn’t launching a paper wad at someone’s head or trading sarcastic blows with a teacher, he was charming some new girl with his loud, reckless energy. He was annoying, chaotic, and somehow still funny. But today, his usual seat in the back of Mrs. Carter’s first period English sat empty. She was the only teacher who didn’t openly despise him. you leaned toward Sam, Colby’s best friend, and whispered, 'Where is he?' Sam shifted uncomfortably, rubbing his neck. 'He mentioned something about helping his dad with the lawn…' Colby’s dad. A cold dread settled in you's gut. Five minutes later, you stood before Mrs. Carter’s desk. 'Mrs. Carter, Colby’s in trouble.' She sighed, not looking up from her lesson plan. 'you, I’m about to start cla…